Childcare Infant Teacher

Role Overview Once Upon a Childcare is seeking an experienced Infant Teacher to join our team! Pay and Advancement Pay starts between $16.00 and $18.00 an hour based on education and experience. On‑going pay raises are awarded based on meeting program standards and expectations. If you are a good fit for our program, we promote and help all teaching staff grow! Career advancement is always available, and we are willing to assist. Benefits Bonus based on performance Company parties Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Personal Time (PTO) for every 40 hours worked – PTO hours do not expire and can roll over to the following year Sick Pay accrued for every 40 hours worked – a maximum of 48 hours applied to each employee’s policy and paid out for absences due to illness each calendar year; sick pay hours do not expire and can roll over Holiday pay Birthday off with pay Responsibilities Develop a fun and creative lesson plan suitable for infants Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, etc.) to teach children Observe each child to help them improve social competencies and build self‑esteem Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments Guide children to develop artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identifying shapes, numbers, colors, art, etc.) Track children’s progress and report to parents Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche Collaborate with other educators Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Desired Skills and Experience Experience working in a licensed childcare facility Child development courses through an accredited college and/or EQIT/Pyramid Plus courses and/or a Level 2 or higher in the PDIS credential system Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms Excellent communication and instructional skillsAbility to act as a mediator between children Cool‑tempered, friendly, and reliable Certification in child CPR or willingness to obtain #J-18808-Ljbffr