What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood - Infant and Toddler Teacher position at Danielle Taylor - Family Day Home?
Summary
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Infant and Toddler Teacher to join a Family Day Home serving infants ages 6 weeks–3 years. This role begins in a home-based setting and may have the option of transitioning to a center environment within approximately 70 days as the program expands.
This position requires a professional who understands the importance of responsive caregiving, safe sleep practices, and early brain development. The ideal candidate is dependable, experienced, and capable of working independently while maintaining high standards of care and documentation.
The Infant and Toddler Teacher is responsible for providing consistent, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care in a structured environment. This role supports feeding routines, daily documentation, milestone development, and regulatory compliance while building positive relationships with families.
This is a part-time role (approximately 20 hours per week to start), with schedule details to be finalized based on program needs.
Duties
Provide attentive, responsive care for infants and toddlers in a mixed-age classroom setting.
Support feeding routines, diapering, toileting readiness, and sleep schedules in accordance with licensing regulations.
Follow all safe sleep practices and health and safety standards at all times.
Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that support cognitive, language, motor, and social-emotional development.
Differentiate activities and interactions based on individual developmental stages.
Guide toddler behavior using positive redirection and developmentally appropriate strategies.
Maintain accurate daily logs and required documentation (feeding, diapering, sleep, incidents, observations).
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized learning environment.
Communicate professionally with families regarding daily routines, progress, and concerns.
Support compliance with all state regulations and program policies.
Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism during the transition from a home-based mixed-age setting to future separate classrooms.
Participate in ongoing professional development to strengthen classroom quality.
Requirements
Minimum of 2 years of documented professional experience working with infants and/or toddlers
Experience in a licensed child care setting preferred
Current TB test (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain before beginning employment)
Ability to pass all required background checks in accordance with state child care regulations
Strong understanding of safe sleep practices and infant/toddler health and safety standards
Experience maintaining daily logs and required classroom documentation
Reliable transportation and consistent punctuality
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and actively engage with children throughout the day
Nice To Haves
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (if degree is required but field is flexible, specify ECE preferred here)
CDA (Child Development Associate) credential
Experience in a licensed Family Day Home or center-based infant/toddler classroom
Experience working in a mixed-age setting
Familiarity with early learning standards or curriculum planning
Experience preparing documentation for licensing inspections
Bilingual
Experience mentoring assistants or classroom aides
Knowledge of positive behavior guidance strategies
Experience supporting center transitions or classroom setup
Ability to work independently in a mixed-age classroom setting
Benefits
Consistent part-time hours (approximately 20 hours per week)
Supportive, structured work environment
Opportunity to grow with a program transitioning to a center setting
Professional development opportunities
Predictable work setting with small group ratios
Opportunity for increased hours as the program expands