What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Infant Teacher position at Seedlings to Sunflowers Non Profit Childcare & Family Center?
Job Overview
Seedlings to Sunflowers is seeking a passionate and energetic Lead Infant Teacher to join our vibrant early childhood education team. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of engaging, age-appropriate activities for infants, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Your leadership will inspire both children and staff, fostering a love of learning from the earliest stages of development. The ideal candidate is dedicated to promoting positive growth, understands the importance of early childhood education, and possesses a strong commitment to child safety and well-being. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives while working in a collaborative and supportive setting.
Duties
- Lead daily classroom activities focused on infant development milestones, including sensory exploration, motor skills, and social-emotional growth
- Supervise and care for infants, ensuring their safety through vigilant child supervision and adherence to safety protocols
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that support childhood development principles and early learning standards
- Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about their child's progress, milestones, and any concerns
- Maintain a clean, organized classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning
- Collaborate with team members to create individualized care plans for children with special needs or disabilities
- Manage classroom behavior using positive guidance techniques and effective behavior management strategies
- Document developmental observations and maintain detailed records of each child's progress
Qualifications
- Proven experience working with infants in daycare centers or early childhood education settings
- Strong knowledge of child development instruction, childhood development theories, and early learning standards
- Certification in first aid, CPR, pediatric first aid, and mandated reporting laws required; ongoing training preferred
- Experience working with children with disabilities or special needs is highly desirable
- Excellent communication skills for parent engagement and team collaboration
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail
- Prior experience in preschool or daycare settings is preferred; nannying or babysitting experience is also valuable
Join us as a Lead Infant Teacher and be part of a dedicated team committed to nurturing the next generation through compassionate care and innovative teaching. Your expertise will help shape young minds during their most formative years while enjoying a rewarding career in early childhood education.
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $21