Infant Teacher

Infant Teacher Overview

The Infant Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants from birth to approximately 12–13months of age. The Infant Teacher supports each child’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development through responsive caregiving, consistent routines, and meaningful interactions. This role emphasizes building secure attachments, meeting individual needs, and partnering closely with families.

Infant Teachers plan and implement age‑appropriate activities that promote early development, including sensory exploration, motor skills, language development, and social awareness. They observe and document infant progress through Teaching Strategies a software system used.

Effective communication is essential to this role. Infant Teachers provide daily updates to families regarding feeding, sleeping, diapering, and developmental milestones. They collaborate with coworkers to ensure consistency of care and contribute positively to a supportive classroom and center culture.

Overall, the Infant Teacher plays a vital role in establishing a strong foundation for lifelong learning by fostering trust, security, and early developmental growth during a child’s earliest years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that promote infant development, including motor skills, sensory exploration, and social interaction.
• Provide attentive care to infants, ensuring their safety, comfort, and emotional security at all times.
• Monitor and document each child's progress, behaviors, and milestones to inform ongoing care plans.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom environment that adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to communicate daily updates on infants’ activities, needs, and developmental progress.
• Follow all licensing requirements and center policies related to infant care and early childhood education.
• Administer basic first aid when necessary and respond promptly to any emergencies or health concerns.
• SUPPORTS THE TOTAL PROGRAM AND PERFORMS OTHER TASK AS REQUESTED BY THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR.

Skills

• Proven experience working with infants or in early childhood education settings such as daycare or preschool environments.
• Certification in first aid and CPR
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with parents and team members
• Compassionate caregiving skills combined with patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude toward child development. Join us in shaping the earliest experiences of children’s lives by providing exceptional care and fostering a love for learning from infancy onward!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person