What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Infant/Toddler Teacher position at Children's Lighthouse Early Learning School?
Benefits:
Location: Children’s Lighthouse of Chantilly — Chantilly, VA
Mission: Create Joy 😊
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday
Role Summary
We’re hiring an experienced Infant/Toddler Teacher to support our youngest learners with loving care, strong safety habits, and consistent routines. This role is hands-on and fast-moving—ideal for someone who truly enjoys babies and toddlers and understands what quality care looks like.
Non-Negotiable Requirement
✅ Prior childcare experience with infants and/or toddlers is required.
Key Responsibilities
Send your resume and answer these 2 questions:
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Free uniforms
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
Location: Children’s Lighthouse of Chantilly — Chantilly, VA
Mission: Create Joy 😊
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday
Role Summary
We’re hiring an experienced Infant/Toddler Teacher to support our youngest learners with loving care, strong safety habits, and consistent routines. This role is hands-on and fast-moving—ideal for someone who truly enjoys babies and toddlers and understands what quality care looks like.
Non-Negotiable Requirement
✅ Prior childcare experience with infants and/or toddlers is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the with daily care routines: feeding, diapering/toileting, nap supervision, transitions
- Provide active supervision at all times (eyes-on, within reach, anticipating safety risks)
- Help maintain safe, clean, sanitary classroom standards (diapering protocols, bottle/food handling, toy sanitation)
- Comfort children and support social-emotional development with calm, consistent responses
- Assist with age-appropriate activities: music, sensory play, language development, fine/gross motor
- Keep daily notes accurate (meals, naps, diapers, mood/needs) and communicate respectfully with families and leadership
- Step in as needed to support ratios and classroom coverage
- Warm, patient, and emotionally steady—especially during crying, transitions, and big toddler feelings
- Reliable and punctual
- Comfortable with a physically active role (lifting, bending, floor time)
- Team-first, coachable, and committed to doing things the right way every day
- Must meet Virginia childcare employment requirements (background checks, etc.)
- CPR/First Aid preferred (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to follow strict safety and health procedures consistently
- Babies and toddlers are safe, soothed, engaged, and cared for with consistency
- Classroom routines run smoothly (feeding/diaper/nap transitions)
- Cleanliness and sanitation are always on point
- Families feel confident and supported
Send your resume and answer these 2 questions:
- What ages have you worked with (infants, young toddlers, older toddlers) and for how long?
- What are your top 3 safety habits in an infant/toddler room?
Salary : $17 - $20