Maurice Kirby Child Care Center (located on the campus of Howard High School) is looking for individuals who have a passion for working with children. This position works under the direction of the Site Director and is full-time in the infant nursery.

Pay: Starts at $13/hour with a High School diploma and no prior child care experience. Rates increase with education and experience, up to $21.80/hour.

Minimum Requirements:

• 18 Years of Age with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CDA Certificate or higher education preferred.
• Experience with infants required.
• Able to pass a fingerprint background check.
• Caring individual who enjoys teaching young children.
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Extended periods of time sitting on the floor.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities for Infant Teacher

• Provide a safe and loving environment for the infants in his/her care
• Give bottles to infants as provided by parents
• Feed infants' solid foods as age appropriate and provided by parents
• Change diapers as needed
• Soothe infants by singing to and cuddling them
• Supervise infants on the floor as they play with age appropriate toys
• Put infants in cribs for nap time
• Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are kept clean
• Maintains a positive and cooperative relationship with all staff, parents, and volunteers of the agency.
• Is alert to the medical needs of children in their care and appropriately acts on their observations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Director

Chambliss Center for Children and Maurice Kirby Child Care Center are an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $21.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Infants

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Infant care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person