What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Teacher position at Little Dreams Childcare Center?
Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as an Infant Teacher, where your passion for nurturing and educating the youngest learners will make a meaningful impact. In this role, you will create a warm, safe, and stimulating environment tailored to infants’ developmental needs. Your dedication will help lay the foundation for lifelong learning and curiosity, ensuring each child feels loved, supported, and empowered to explore their world.
SHIFT: 1:30PM - 8PM - M-F
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in infants.
- Provide attentive care to infants, including feeding, diapering, soothing, and ensuring their overall safety and well-being.
- Observe and document each child's progress, behaviors, and milestones to inform ongoing care plans.
- Foster positive relationships with children and their families through clear communication and regular updates on developmental progress.
- Maintain a clean, organized classroom environment that adheres to health and safety standards at all times.
- Collaborate with team members to plan engaging activities that support early childhood development principles.
- Manage classroom routines efficiently while demonstrating excellent classroom management skills to promote a calm learning atmosphere.
Requirements
- Prior experience working with infants in a daycare, preschool, or childcare setting is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of childhood development stages and best practices in infant care.
- Certification in first aid and CPR is required; additional certifications in special education or working with children with disabilities are a plus.
- Strong understanding of behavior management techniques suitable for infants.
- Ability to work effectively within a team while maintaining a nurturing approach to caregiving.
- Excellent communication skills to engage with children, parents, and colleagues professionally.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs within the classroom environment.
Join us in shaping the earliest moments of a child's life by providing compassionate care and inspiring growth through active engagement! We are committed to paying all our team members fairly for their vital contributions—because quality early childhood education starts with dedicated professionals like you.
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18