Early Childhood - Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Join Our Infant Care Team and Make a Lasting Impact!

An Infant Care Specialist has a unique opportunity to shape the earliest years of a child's life. By becoming an infant teacher, you'll be part of a dedicated team that:

• Shape Young Minds – Support babies during their critical stage of brain development and lay the foundation for future learning and growth.
• Share in Unforgettable Moments – Be there for those precious “firsts” – a smile, a giggle, a step – and know your care helped make it possible.
• Form Nurturing Relationships – Establish strong connections with infants and partner closely with families during their child’s first learning experiences.
• Grow Your Skills and Expertise – Gain specialized knowledge in infant development, responsive caregiving, and early learning approaches that will benefit your entire career.
• Experience the Joy of Rewarding Work – From quiet moments of comfort to exciting new discoveries, working with infants reminds us daily of the importance of patience, empathy, and joy.

If you're looking for a career that's purpose-driven, full of growth opportunities, and deeply rewarding, infant care offers it all. Join us and help create a strong foundation for a child's lifelong learning journey.

As an Infant Care Specialist, you will:

• Offer personalized care to infants and toddlers (8 weeks – 18 months), catering to their unique needs and fostering a sense of security and belonging.
• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth in individual and group settings.
• Learn and apply a play-based, loose parts approach to support our philosophy and create a stimulating environment for infants to thrive.
• Create a warm and safe environment where infants feel secure, loved, and valued.
• Ensure a healthy and clean environment – adhering to high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety to protect our children.
• Collaborate with families to ensure seamless transitions of care and celebrate significant milestones in a child's development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to uphold best practices in early childhood education, sharing knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes.

Our Infant Care Specialist must:

• Be dependable and maintain a consistent schedule to provide stability and continuity for our children.
• Embody a commitment to child development, best practices, and play-based learning, staying up-to-date with the latest research and methodologies.
• Understand the complexities of infant development and responsive caregiving practices, recognizing the importance of empathy, patience, and sensitivity.
• Be warm, nurturing, and patient, creating a sense of trust and security for our infants.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, communicating effectively with colleagues and families to ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, which includes frequent walking, standing, and the ability to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Have the visual acuity to see up close and at a distance, with colors, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Develop and demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills to ensure the well-being and success of our children and families.

But Not Required

• Previous experience working with infants in a childcare, preschool, or nanny setting would be an asset to our team.
• CDA (Infant/Toddler) certification or progress toward certification is preferred; however, we require a willingness to pursue ongoing professional development and growth.

Why Join Our Team?

• Supportive, mission-driven environment that values both children and educators.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Support available from a contracted certified trainer to support our philosophy.
• We have an in-house coach who will assist you in your endeavors to best practices.
• Opportunities for career advancement in early care and education.
• A matching retirement plan, PTO accrual based on hours worked, flexible scheduling, and other benefits.
• Raises based on merit.
• Education bonus up to $1750.00
• Successful probationary period bonus of $200.00 or equivalent PTO added to your bank.

Providence Childcare & Preschool is a family-owned early learning center that has been serving children and families since 1999. Located on a beautiful 2.5-acre campus, we provide a warm, play-based environment inside and outside where children learn best through exploration, creativity, and meaningful experiences facilitated by our educators. We believe children learn best when they are free to explore, and we extend that same philosophy to our teachers by investing in their professional growth and development. At Providence, we are committed to fostering a community where children, families, and teachers thrive together.