Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Free Registration for all your children
• Free childcare for 1st child and 50% off 2nd child
• Paid time off and holidays
• Supportive Environment
• No nights and weekends
• Recognition programs
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• 401(k)

Infant Teacher – We are a team dedicated to leading and inspiring the growth of young children.

The Goddard School located in Happy Valley, Oregon is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Infant Teacher to join our team! At our preschool, we put our teachers first—because they put our children first. If you have a passion for working with babies and creating a loving, responsive environment, we’d love to meet you.

No Nights or Weekends!

Your Role as an Infant Teacher

Responsive Care & Development

• Provide attentive, nurturing care to infants, meeting their individual needs
• Foster secure attachments through consistent and responsive interactions
• Support developmental milestones through sensory-rich, age-appropriate activities
• Maintain detailed daily records of feeding, sleeping, and developmental progress

Safe & Engaging Environment

• Create a calm, clean, and stimulating classroom designed for infants
• Ensure all health, safety, and sanitation standards are consistently met
• Supervise infants closely during all activities, including tummy time, feeding, and rest

Family Communication

• Build trusting relationships with families through open, daily communication
• Share updates on each child’s day, progress, and developmental achievements
• Partner with parents to support each child’s unique routine and needs

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with co-teachers and leadership to maintain a supportive classroom
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s in early childhood education preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting preferred
• Strong communication skills with families and team members
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and actively engage in infant care routines

If you’re a warm, patient, and energetic caregiver who finds joy in supporting the earliest stages of development, we invite you to join our community. Help us create a foundation for lifelong learning in a state-of-the-art, nurturing environment.

Apply today and make a meaningful impact from the very beginning of a child’s journey.