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Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher

The Learning Gardens

Job Description

Job Description


About This Role

Join Our Amazing Team as an Infant and Toddler Teacher-Experienced Preferred

  • Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and making a meaningful difference during the most important years of development?
  • We are looking for a caring, energetic, and dependable Infant and Toddler Teacher to join our team! In this role, you will create a warm, safe, and engaging environment where our youngest learners can explore, grow, and thrive.
  • The ideal candidate loves working with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years, values strong relationships with families, and enjoys being part of a supportive, collaborative team.
  • If you have a heart for early childhood education and want to help build a strong foundation for lifelong learning, we would love to meet you!

What You'll Do

Infant & Toddler Teacher Duties
  • Provide a safe, nurturing, and responsive environment for infants and toddlers.
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
  • Follow daily routines including feeding, diapering, napping, and playtime while meeting each child’s individual needs.
  • Maintain active supervision of children at all times to ensure safety.
  • Build secure, positive relationships with children through consistent caregiving and interaction.
  • Observe and document children’s developmental progress and milestones.
  • Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s daily activities, development, and well-being .
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized classroom environment following health and safety regulations.
  • Collaborate with coworkers and administration to support a positive classroom and center culture .
  • Follow all state licensing regulations and center policies .
  • Support children in developing early language, social, and motor skills through play and guided interaction.
  • Prepare bottles, meals, and snacks according to health and safety guidelines .
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development as required.
  • Assist with classroom transitions, outdoor play, and daily schedules .
  • Respond calmly and appropriately to children’s emotional and developmental needs .

Requirements

What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • A love for children is of utmost priority
  • Ideal candidates would hold either a lead teacher qualification, associate or bachelor degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
  • Previous knowledge and experience regarding City of Madison Accreditation standards
  • Well-versed understanding of Wisconsin Department of Children & Families licensing rules
  • Child and infant CPR/AED
  • Child and infant First Aid
  • Shaken Baby Syndrome training
  • Child Abuse & Neglect certification
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome training

Standout Candidates

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Energetic personality
  • Open communication skills
  • Willingness to support and join a fun loving and compassionate team

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • 401K/Simple IRA with employer contribution
  • Generous PTO package
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Gorgeous work environment
  • Paid Birthday off
  • Free Lunch and Snacks
Vacancy posted 28 days ago
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