Infant Teacher

Overview

As an Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher at KD Kiddie Care, you will play a vital role in fostering the growth and development of infants aged six weeks to 5 years old. Your responsibility is to create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration, learning, and development for each child. By designing and delivering developmentally appropriate activities, you will offer personalized care and attention to support the well-being and progress of every infant and child. Additionally, you will work closely with parents and colleagues to create a positive, supportive atmosphere for the children. Knowledge of state standards relevant to your assigned classroom is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, loving care to infants, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being at all times
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that promote sensory exploration, motor skills, language development, and social-emotional growth
• Monitor and document each child's developmental progress, communicating regularly with parents about milestones and concerns
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom environment that adheres to health and safety standards including pediatric first aid and CPR protocols
• Follow mandated reporting laws to report any concerns related to child welfare or safety promptly and accurately
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan curriculum enhancements that support individual needs, including children with disabilities or special education requirements
• Supervise children during playtime, meals, naps, and transitions to foster independence and positive behavior management

Skills

• Proven experience working with infants in daycare centers or early childhood education settings
• Strong knowledge of childhood development principles and infant care best practices
• Certification in first aid, CPR, including pediatric first aid training
• Familiarity with special education strategies and experience working with children with disabilities or developmental delays
• Excellent communication skills for parent engagement and team collaboration
• Classroom management skills that promote a nurturing yet structured environment
• Ability to adhere to health regulations and mandated reporting laws diligently
• Experience with behavior management techniques suitable for infants and toddlers
• Knowledge of early childhood education curricula tailored for infant learning stages
• Demonstrated ability to handle child supervision responsibly while fostering independence

Join us in creating a joyful learning space where infants thrive through compassionate care and engaging educational experiences. Your dedication will help lay the groundwork for each child's future success!

Pay: $9.00 - $10.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person