Lead Infant Teacher

Your interest in this position and application is very important to us. We will respond to your application within one business day. Our client is looking for a nurturing, patient, and compassionate Lead Infant Teacher to join their premier preschool in St. Louis Park, MN . This is a wonderful opportunity for educators who love working with children and want to be part of a supportive school community that values early childhood education. This is a Direct Hire position with the school Full-Time; Monday - Friday; year-round employment Open PositionsLead Infant Teacher: working with children 6 weeks to 1 years old and the shift can be 7:30am to 4:30pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday Salary$21.00 - $23.00/hour pending education, credentials, and professional Early Childhood Education experience Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Health Insurance Professional Development Opportunities Job Responsibilities Provide a safe, warm, and nurturing environment that supports infants’ emotional and developmental needs Build strong, trusting relationships with infants through responsive, attentive, and individualized care Supervise and engage infants in age-appropriate sensory, developmental, and play-based activities Support infants’ daily routines, including feeding, diapering, napping, and maintaining consistent schedules Maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom Closely monitor each infant’s health, safety, comfort, and overall well-being Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to create a consistent, caring, and enriching classroom environment Communicate openly and professionally with parents about their child’s daily experiences, development, milestones, and needs Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that encourage infants’ cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development Maintain accurate developmental observations and educational portfolios for each child Qualifications REQUIRED Education: 16 semester or 24 quarter credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, a completed Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification, or a completed degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field REQUIRED Experience: 1 year of experience in a licensed Early Childhood Education facility Must be at least 18 years old Must meet background check eligibility Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations - for Infant Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hire Up Recruiting