Infant Room Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

This infant room teacher role combines foundational care with early discovery, supporting infants aged 8 weeks to 18 months in a safe and stimulating environment. You'll work alongside lead teachers to ensure a nurturing and exploratory space where children can grow and thrive from the moment they arrive.

What You'll Do

• Safe and Caring Environment: Meet every infant's physical and emotional needs, creating a secure and loving atmosphere.
• Developmental Stimulation: Implement engaging, hands-on activities that promote motor skills, language, and social interaction, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
• Sanctuary Maintenance: Contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe home-away-from-home, adhering to the highest health and safety standards.
• Education and Materials: Organize and maintain educational materials and equipment tailored to infant development.
• Communication and Support: Engage positively with parents, providing heart-centered updates on their child's milestones and progress.
• Professional Growth: Participate in continuous learning and team meetings to enhance skills in early childhood excellence.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Currently hold an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Team Spirit: A collaborative mindset and the ability to follow guidance while bringing your own passion to the classroom.
• Professional Competencies: Proactive self-starter who demonstrates a continuous growth mindset and a commitment to process improvement.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to engage in the standing, bending, and lifting required to keep our infants safe and engaged.
• Heart & Soul: Patience, compassion, and a genuine interest in supporting the growth of our infants.
• Essentials: First Aid/CPR certification and the ability to pass all required background clearances.

Schedule:

• Shift: Consistent coverage for our 1st shift (between 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
• Availability: Full-time or Part-time options available; may include occasional academy events outside of regular hours.

Nice To Haves

• Foundational knowledge of Montessori or STEAM educational frameworks, with a proven ability to adapt and excel in specialized learning environments is strongly preferred. Previous experience working with infants in a childcare setting is also preferred.

Benefits

• Impactful Experience: Opportunity to see your care directly impact the developmental milestones of our youngest learners.
• Unique Career Piece: Gain high-value experience at the intersection of early childhood education and community support.
• Networking: Connect with dedicated education leaders and professionals focused on high-quality learning environments.
• Mentorship: Receive specialized guidance and training from the leadership to help you grow in your educational career.
• Total Rewards: Competitive compensation and a supportive team environment that values your contribution.

About Us

Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC, is a unique educational organization that offers a new teaching style to break traditional barriers of learning repetitive lessons in a prepared routine environment. Our goal is to create a more interactive, hands-on learning environment that is technology-focused and can integrate classroom-to-home management.