Infant Lead Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

If you have a passion for creating a nurturing environment for infants, Robin's Place Childcare wants you to join our team! As a 4-Star Quality First center, we're dedicated to caring for the whole family, not just the child. We welcome DES and Special Needs families and strive to create a warm, inclusive atmosphere where infants can thrive. If you have a natural ability to care for multiple babies and a strong desire to support their language and developmental growth, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

✔ Provide a Safe & Nurturing Environment – Ensure the well-being of infants by maintaining a clean, safe, and loving atmosphere.

✔ Supervise & Care for Infants – Attend to the needs of up to five babies, including feeding, diapering, and soothing.

✔ Create a Language-Rich Environment – Engage in conversations, sing songs, and read to infants to promote early language development.

✔ Encourage Developmental Growth – Implement age-appropriate activities that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

✔ Maintain Cleanliness & Hygiene – Sanitize toys, cribs, and play areas daily; follow all health and safety guidelines.

✔ Follow Feeding & Sleep Schedules – Ensure infants are fed, burped, and put down for naps according to their individual schedules.

✔ Communicate with Families – Provide updates on feeding, diapering, sleeping, and developmental milestones through daily reports.

✔ Work as a Team – Collaborate with fellow caregivers and staff to create a supportive and positive work environment.

Requirements

✔ Current TB test

✔ CPR & First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

✔ Reliable transportation

✔ Experience caring for infants in a professional or personal setting (preferred)

✔ A nurturing, patient, and positive attitude

✔ Strong multitasking skills – Ability to care for multiple infants at once

✔ Ability to create a language-rich and stimulating environment

✔ High school diploma or GED

✔ Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain one)

✔ Commitment to health, safety, and cleanliness standards

✔ Willingness to work as part of a team and support Robin's Place's mission

✔ Must be 18 or older

Nice To Haves

✨ Familiarity with DES childcare requirements and regulations

✨ Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills

✨ Strong organizational skills to maintain records and schedules

✨ A passion for creating a warm, engaging, and nurturing environment

✨ Training in Conscious Discipline or other positive behavior guidance techniques

✨ Knowledge of infant milestones and developmentally appropriate practices

✨ Child Development Associate (CDA) or Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework

✨ Previous experience in a licensed childcare setting

✨ Experience with baby sign language or other early communication techniques

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Supportive culture
• Opportunity for advancement
• Opportunity for Higher Education Degree-Paid
• Employee childcare discount/scholarship

About Us

Robin's Place Childcare is a newly assessed Quality First 4-Star center. We are not a Private Equity childcare or franchise! We are a family owned and operated childcare provider, which means each family receives individualized and personalized attention from the very start. We go above and beyond to try and meet the unique needs of the families we serve. We offer an infant room, pre-primary room, primary room, pre-k and school-aged program. We welcome all families including those with special needs children and DES families.