What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Care Teacher position at Mercy Gate Learning Center?
Position Overview:
The Infant Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment for infants (ages 6 weeks to 12 months). This position plays a key role in promoting each child’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development while maintaining open communication with families and supporting a collaborative classroom environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide attentive, loving care that meets each infant’s individual needs.
- Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encourage sensory exploration, early communication, and developmental milestones.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment in compliance with state licensing standards.
- Build strong relationships with families through daily communication and updates on their child’s progress and routines.
- Maintain accurate daily records of feedings, diaper changes, naps, and developmental observations.
- Collaborate with assistant teachers to ensure consistent, high-quality care and supervision.
- Support infants’ emerging independence, including promoting tummy time, fine and gross motor development, and social engagement.
- Follow all health, safety, and emergency procedures, including sanitization and safe sleep practices.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training as required by the center and state licensing standards.
Qualifications:
- Must meet state licensing requirements for an Infant Lead Teacher.
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED (CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework preferred).
- Childcare experience
- CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Warm, patient, and dependable demeanor with a genuine love for children.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $14
Infant Teacher
Creme de la Creme -
Woodlands, TX
Infant Teacher
Fresh Start Christian Learning Center -
Victoria, TX
Infant Teacher
Restore Hyper Wellness -
Houston, TX