Full-time Infant Teacher

Jelly Bean Junction is looking for a dependable, nurturing, and energetic Infant Teacher to join our team full-time!

This position will primarily work with our older infant group, generally children who are approximately 6–12 months old or beginning to crawl and become mobile. Applicants must also be comfortable and willing to assist with younger infants, including babies as young as 6 weeks old, when classroom coverage or staffing needs require it.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM with a 1-hour lunch break
• Full-time, year-round position (our center remains open throughout the year, including most school breaks and teacher workdays)

Responsibilities

Our Infant Teachers are responsible for providing a safe, loving, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for the children in their care. Responsibilities include:

• Providing attentive supervision and responsive care to infants throughout the day
• Feeding bottles and age-appropriate meals/snacks according to each child's schedule
• Changing diapers and maintaining excellent hygiene and sanitation practices
• Following individual feeding, sleeping, and care schedules
• Providing tummy time, floor play, sensory activities, music, reading, and other age-appropriate learning experiences
• Encouraging crawling, sitting, standing, early communication, and other developmental milestones
• Comforting infants and responding appropriately to their individual needs and cues
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom
• Cleaning and sanitizing toys, feeding areas, changing areas, and classroom materials
• Accurately documenting feedings, diaper changes, naps, activities, and other important daily information
• Communicating professionally and positively with parents at drop-off and pickup
• Working cooperatively with co-teachers, administration, and other classroom staff
• Following all Jelly Bean Junction policies as well as applicable DCF licensing requirements

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be able to pass all required background screenings for employment in a licensed childcare facility, completed through https://crw.flclearinghouse.com
• Complete or have completed the required Florida DCF childcare training and examinations within the required timeframe
• Maintain required CPR/First Aid certification or be willing to obtain it
• Be dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance
• Be comfortable working closely with infants throughout the entire day
• Be able to safely lift and carry infants and children, typically up to approximately 40 pounds
• Be able to frequently bend, kneel, sit on the floor, stand, reach, and move throughout the classroom
• Be comfortable with diapering, bottle feeding, cleaning, sanitizing, and other hands-on infant care responsibilities
• Be patient, attentive, nurturing, and able to remain calm in a busy infant classroom
• Communicate professionally with children, parents, coworkers, and administration
• Be willing to assist in other infant classrooms or areas of the school when needed

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare center is strongly preferred. Current DCF training, Infant/Child CPR & First Aid certification, CDA/FCCPC, or other early childhood credentials are a plus.

About Jelly Bean Junction

Jelly Bean Junction Early Learning Center has served Melbourne-area families for more than 30 years. We provide care and early education for children from 6 weeks old through VPK, along with before/after-school care and seasonal camps.

We are a Gold Seal Quality Care program and APPLE-accredited center. We are looking for teachers who take pride in providing children with a safe, positive, nurturing environment and who want to be part of a professional and supportive team.

This is a year-round position for someone looking for consistent employment, not a seasonal or school-year-only position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm without exception?

Experience:

• Infant care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• DCF Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Melbourne, FL 32934 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18