Infant Room Teacher - Bright Oak Preschool Academy (6 weeks - 12 months )

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Infant Room Teacher to join our early childhood education team. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for providing exceptional care, supervision, and development of infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with families and coworkers while supporting each infant's unique growth and development.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting Infant Development:

• Create a warm and engaging atmosphere that fosters trust and open communication with infants and their families.
• Develop and implement individualized lesson plans that cater to each infant's unique needs and abilities.
• Maintain accurate daily records of each child's progress, including feeding schedules, sleep patterns, and developmental milestones.

Safety and Sanitation:

• Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized environment that meets state licensing and center policies.
• Develop and implement effective sanitation procedures to maintain a healthy environment.

Communication and Teamwork:

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with families, providing regular updates and addressing questions or concerns.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and support staff to create a cohesive and supportive classroom environment.

Key Developmental Milestones:

• Lifting head and gaining neck control
• Rolling over, sitting up, crawling
• Beginning to babble and mimic sounds
• Reaching for and grasping toys
• Responding to name and facial expressions
• Developing attachment and early social-emotional connections

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Knowledge of infant developmental milestones and early childhood best practices.
• Strong communication, observation, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and move swiftly between the floor and standing positions.
• Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, active environment.

About Us

Bright Oak Preschool Academy is an upcoming preschool being built off of Maybank Highway on John's Island, SC. We are a privately held, locally owned school that will serve students from infants (6wks) to Pre-K (5yrs). Our school will embrace a child-centered, project-based curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and a work environment that fosters collaboration, inclusivity, creativity, and safety. In an effort to support local working parents, we will provide care from 6:30am to 6:30pm year-round with the exception of most federal holidays, including the week between December 25th and January 1st.