Child Care Infant Toddler Teacher

Job Overview

For Kids’ Sake Child Care & Learning Center is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, compassionate, and reliable Temporary Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our early childhood education team. This position will begin immediately and provide coverage for a staff member’s leave.

We are looking for a dedicated educator who is passionate about working with young children and committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate will have experience caring for infants and toddlers, a strong understanding of child development, and the ability to create and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support each child’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth.

This is a full-time position with a four-day work week, typically scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., giving you an extra day off during the week.

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children while working in a positive, supportive, and collaborative environment!

Job Responsibilities

• Provide attentive supervision and ensure the safety, health, and well-being of infants and toddlers at all times.
• Create and maintain a warm, nurturing, clean, organized, and inclusive classroom environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to explore and learn.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and learning activities that align with the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards and support children’s developmental needs.
• Promote physical, emotional, social, language, and cognitive development through engaging activities, positive interactions, and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies.
• Adapt classroom activities and teaching approaches to meet the individual needs and abilities of each child, including children with disabilities or special needs.
• Establish and maintain consistent classroom routines while using positive guidance and behavior management strategies.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents and guardians regarding children’s daily activities, developmental progress, milestones, and any concerns.
• Observe, document, and assess children’s development to support individualized learning and ongoing developmental planning.
• Maintain accurate classroom records and follow all applicable childcare policies, health and safety procedures, and state regulations.
• Recognize and promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with Pennsylvania mandated reporting laws.
• Administer first aid and pediatric first aid when necessary and follow appropriate emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to plan curriculum, share observations, and foster a positive, supportive learning environment.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, required training, and team meetings to strengthen teaching practices and maintain compliance with childcare regulations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, associate degree in Early Childhood Education, bachelor’s degree in Education, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience: At least two years of experience working with young children is required. Experience in daycare, preschool, summer camp, babysitting, nannying, or similar childcare settings will be considered. Direct experience caring for infants and toddlers is highly desirable.
• Child Development Knowledge: Understanding of early childhood development, age-appropriate learning activities, classroom management, and child supervision techniques.
• Curriculum Planning: Ability to develop and implement lesson plans and activities aligned with the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards.
• Health and Safety: Current certification in CPR and first aid, including pediatric first aid, is required or must be obtained before employment.
• Background Clearances: Must be able to obtain and pass all required FBI, criminal background, child abuse, and National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearances.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, guardians, and coworkers.
• Professionalism: Reliable, organized, proactive, and able to manage classroom routines while maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Personal Qualities: A positive, energetic attitude; patience; compassion; flexibility; and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Teamwork: Willingness to collaborate with colleagues, participate in ongoing training, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive workplace.
• Commitment: Ability and willingness to commit to at least one year of employment with the center.

Schedule and Employment Details

• Position: Temporary Infant/Toddler Teacher
• Employment Type: Full-time, temporary position covering a leave
• Start Date: Immediate
• Work Schedule: Four days per week, typically 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Benefits

For Kids’ Sake Child Care & Learning Center offers a supportive workplace and a benefits package that includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick time
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee childcare discount
• A positive, friendly, and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

Join Our Team!

If you are an experienced, dependable, and caring educator who is passionate about helping infants and toddlers learn and grow, we encourage you to apply. At For Kids’ Sake Child Care & Learning Center, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and joyful learning environment. Join us in supporting children’s early development and building strong partnerships with families while growing professionally as part of a dedicated team.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person