Infant Teacher (Christian Preschool)

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Signing bonus
• Wellness resources

An infant teacher is responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for infants, focusing on their developmental needs through age-appropriate activities, close observation, and consistent routines, while also maintaining open communication with parents regarding their child's progress and well-being; key duties include feeding, changing diapers, implementing sensory play, fostering social interaction, and documenting developmental milestones within a classroom setting.

Responsibilities of an infant teacher:

• Child Development: Deep understanding of infant development stages to plan age-appropriate activities that stimulate cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth.
• Classroom Management: Creating a safe and organized learning environment with clear feeding, sleeping, playtime, and transition routines.
• Observation and Assessment: Continuously observe infants to identify individual needs and developmental milestones and document progress through detailed records.
• Parent Communication: Maintaining open communication with parents through regular updates, conferences, and addressing any concerns about their child's development.
• Basic Care: Providing necessary care like feeding, changing diapers, dressing, and hygiene practices.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines for infant care, including proper handling and supervision.
• Team Collaboration: Working effectively with other staff members to ensure consistent care and communication across the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Plan games and activities that are developmentally appropriate
• Design a daily and weekly schedule
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Evaluate children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones
• Communicate with parents and update them on their childrens activities

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a daycare teacher or childcare provider ( DCF 40 HOURS)
• Strong understanding of child development
• Patient, kind, and nurturing
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• First aid/CPR certified
• Physical Ability: Ability to lift and hold infants, bend, kneel, and play on the floor.