Infant Teacher

Position Overview

Nettles Academy is seeking a dependable, nurturing, and dedicated Infant Teacher to care for and support the development of infants ages 6 weeks to 12 months. The ideal candidate has at least one year of childcare experience and holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or is actively working toward obtaining one.

The Infant Teacher will help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that supports infants' early development. Strong English communication skills are essential, as talking, singing, reading, and interacting with infants are important parts of supporting early language development.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education, reliable, and committed to providing quality care while working collaboratively with the classroom assistant and the rest of the teaching team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care for infants ages 6 weeks to 12 months.
• Implement age-appropriate activities that encourage early cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language development.
• Communicate with infants through talking, singing, reading, and interactive play to encourage early language development.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Follow established health, safety, hygiene, feeding, diapering, and infant care procedures.
• Observe and document infants' developmental progress, daily activities, and individual needs.
• Support infants' physical development through supervised floor play, tummy time, sensory exploration, and other age-appropriate activities.
• Work collaboratively with the classroom assistant to maintain consistent routines and provide quality care.
• Participate in indoor and outdoor classroom activities, including physically carrying infants when necessary and taking them outdoors for approximately 30 minutes before bringing them back inside.
• Communicate professionally with families regarding infants' daily routines, developmental progress, and care needs.
• Follow applicable childcare regulations, licensing requirements, and center policies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least one year of childcare experience, preferably in an infant or early childhood classroom.
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or active enrollment in a CDA program.
• Strong English communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of infant development, age-appropriate activities, and basic infant care practices.
• Ability to follow classroom routines, maintain accurate records, and support individual developmental needs.
• Ability to lift and carry infants as required and safely participate in indoor and outdoor classroom activities.
• Willingness to take infants outdoors for approximately 30 minutes, weather and applicable safety requirements permitting.
• A dependable, punctual, and professional approach to work.
• A genuine interest in early childhood education and a commitment to continued professional development.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is patient, attentive, nurturing, and responsive to infants' needs.
• Understands the importance of early language development and engages infants through consistent verbal interaction.
• Works effectively with an assistant teacher and contributes to a positive classroom environment.
• Takes attendance, scheduling, and professional responsibilities seriously.
• Is interested in growing professionally within the early childhood education field.

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many year/s of Childcare experience do you have?
• Do you currently hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or are you actively working toward obtaining one?
• Are you comfortable caring for infants between 6 weeks and 12 months old?
• Do you currently hold valid First Aid and CPR certification?
• Have you completed Louisiana ECE Key Orientation Modules 1, 2, and 3?

Work Location: In person