Infant Teacher
Carriage House Day Care Center, Inc.
Job Description
Job Description
About This Role
We are seeking a nurturing, dependable, and engaging Infant Lead Teacher to join our early care and education team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in the foundational growth of our youngest learners, provide a safe, responsive, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants where they can thrive.
What You'll Do- Primary Care: Provide responsive care including feeding, diapering, and soothing to ensure every child’s physical and emotional needs are met.
- Curriculum Implementation: Design and lead age-appropriate activities—such as sensory play, music, and tummy time—to support motor and cognitive development.
- Safe Environment: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom that meets all state licensing regulations and sanitation standards.
- Communication: Build strong relationships with parents through daily reports, photos, and face-to-face updates regarding their child’s milestones and routines.
- Observation: Track and document developmental progress.
- Knowledge of child growth development and appropriate practices
- Education: High School Diploma or GED (required); CDA or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred).
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience working with infants in a licensed child care or center-based setting.
- Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days).
- Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, sit on the floor, and remain active throughout the day.
- Compliance: Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and meet all state-mandated health requirements.
- Availability: Must be available to work Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Transportation: Must have reliable transportation and be able to report in inclement weather
- In-depth knowledge of State Licensing Regulations .
- Experience with play-based curriculum models.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
- A "Team Player" attitude with a passion for early childhood advocacy.
- Longevity-based PTO
- Sick Leave Pay
- ECE College Tuition Coverage
- CDA Credential Support
- Paid Professional Development Days
- Leadership and Growth Opportunities
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