Teacher I

Job Description

Job Description

The Teacher I for our infant/toddler classroom will provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. This role focuses on promoting healthy developmental milestones, managing daily routines, and partnering with parents to ensure each child's physical, emotional, and social needs are continuously met.

As an Infant/Toddler Teacher I, you will facilitate play-based learning and execute daily caregiving routines designed to help our youngest learners thrive. You will work closely with co-teachers and center administration to create an inclusive, supportive space where curiosity flourishes.

• Supervise children actively and directly at all times to ensure compliance with state licensing ratios and center safety rules.
• Perform routine health and safety checks, including sanitizing toys, surfaces, and changing areas.
• Monitor sleeping infants at designated intervals to ensure safe sleep practices.
• Administer basic first aid, dispense medication when authorized, and report illnesses or accidents to center administration and parents.
• Assist with personal care, including diaper changes, potty training, and maintaining excellent hygiene.
• Prepare, serve, and assist with bottles, infant feeding, and toddler meals, teaching self-help skills.
• Develop and execute daily schedules that balance active physical play, sensory exploration, and scheduled rest times.
• Implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities that promote sensory, motor, cognitive, and language development.
• Lead group and individual play, modeling positive behavior, sharing, and early conflict resolution.
• Observe, assess, and document developmental milestones to help tailor future lessons.
• Provide daily reports to parents detailing eating, sleeping, and diapering habits, as well as daily activities.
• Build trusting relationships with families and keep them informed of their child’s growth and progress.
• Assist Lead Teachers and cooperate with support staff to maintain a cohesive, smooth-functioning classroom

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous experience working in a licensed infant/toddler group care setting
• Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to lift up to 40-50 lbs and ability to regularly bend, crawl, and sit on the floor to engage with children at their level
• Clear required Background Checks: 1) Fingerprint-Based Background Check through the FBI and Virginia State Police databases 2) Child Protective Services (CPS)
• Tuberculosis (TB) Screening : A negative TB test or risk assessment
• Physical and Mental Fitness Exam

Generations Early Learning Center at New Generation Church is a faith-centered childcare ministry offering competitive pay, professional development, and a childcare discount. Working at Generations Early Learning Center offers a meaningful opportunity to join a supportive, Christ-centered community dedicated to nurturing young minds and supporting working families. Team members enjoy a collaborative and values-driven environment where faith and academic excellence intersect, allowing educators to make a lasting, positive impact on children from birth through preschool. With opportunities for professional growth, paid time off, and competitive benefits, the center invests in its staff just as deeply as it invests in the spiritual, emotional, and cognitive growth of the children in its care.

Company Description

Generations Early Learning Center at New Generation Church is a faith-centered childcare ministry offering competitive pay, professional development, and a childcare discount. Working at Generations Early Learning Center offers a meaningful opportunity to join a supportive, Christ-centered community dedicated to nurturing young minds and supporting working families. Team members enjoy a collaborative and values-driven environment where faith and academic excellence intersect, allowing educators to make a lasting, positive impact on children from birth through preschool. With opportunities for professional growth, paid time off, and competitive benefits, the center invests in its staff just as deeply as it invests in the spiritual, emotional, and cognitive growth of the children in its care.