Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Infant Teacher — $22–$26/Hour | Sacramento Montessori School
Location: Sacramento, CA
Position: Full-Time Infant Teacher
Pay: $22–$26 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Childcare Benefit: 50% employee childcare discount

Love Working With Infants? Build Their First School Experience With Us.

Sacramento Montessori School is looking for a warm, nurturing, dependable Infant Teacher who understands that caring for babies is about much more than keeping them safe.
It's about building trust.
It's about responding when a baby needs comfort.
It's about talking, singing, reading, and connecting throughout the day.
And it's about creating a calm environment where babies can develop at their own pace.
If you are passionate about infants and want to be part of a supportive Montessori school, we would love to meet you.

Why Join Sacramento Montessori School?

We want our teachers to feel supported and valued.
As part of our team, you will receive:

• $22–$26 per hour
• 50% employee childcare discount
• Montessori guidance and training
• Opportunities for professional development
• A warm Montessori classroom environment
• Support from experienced teachers and administrators
• Opportunities to grow within the school
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with infants and their families
• A team committed to providing high-quality early childhood care and education

What You'll Do

As an Infant Teacher, you will help provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for babies during one of the most important stages of their development.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing loving, attentive care throughout the day
• Responding appropriately to each infant's individual needs and cues
• Supporting feeding, diapering, sleeping, and daily routines
• Holding, comforting, talking, singing, and engaging with infants
• Supporting infants as they develop movement, coordination, communication, and independence
• Providing age-appropriate Montessori experiences and activities
• Encouraging tummy time, movement, exploration, and sensory experiences
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and peaceful classroom
• Following safe sleep, health, and sanitation practices
• Maintaining appropriate supervision and teacher-to-child ratios
• Communicating respectfully and professionally with parents and families
• Recording daily information and communicating important updates about each child
• Working collaboratively with your teaching team
• Following California licensing requirements and school policies
• Participating in staff meetings and professional development

Qualifications

Applicants should meet California licensing requirements for an Infant Teacher position and be able to provide documentation of their education and experience.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working with infants and young children in a licensed childcare center, preschool, infant program, family childcare home, nanny setting, Early Head Start, or similar setting
• Completion of required Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework or willingness to complete required coursework
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification
• Knowledge of infant development, age-appropriate activities, and responsive caregiving
• Understanding of safe sleep practices, sanitation, and basic health and safety procedures
• Ability to maintain appropriate supervision and teacher-to-child ratios
• Ability to communicate professionally with families and coworkers
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team
• A genuine interest in early childhood education and Montessori philosophy

Montessori Experience Is a Plus — But Not Required

$22–$26/hour | Full-Time | 50% Employee Childcare Discount | Montessori Training Available