Infant Educator at a NAEYC Accredited Early Learning Program

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Free uniforms

Infant Educator

Location: Sylvania Children's Center Toledo, Ohio
Schedule: Full-Time
Program: NAEYC Accredited | Step Up To Quality Gold Rated

About Sylvania Children's Center

For over 30 years, Sylvania Children's Center has served Toledo families as a NAEYC Accredited, Step Up To Quality Gold Rated program. We have a structured onboarding program, a Mentor Teacher Program, and leadership that actively coaches and develops every educator on our team. We don't just hire warm people, we foster the growth of educators, children, and the community we serve.

Who Thrives Here
Not every candidate is the right fit for SCC and we mean that as a compliment to the ones who are.
The educators who grow fastest here are the ones who:

• Crave structure over ambiguity they thrive inside a well-run program with clear systems and expectations
• See feedback as fuel they're coachable, apply corrections quickly, and treat coaching as part of the job
• Come to work wanting to grow, not just get through the day
• Want to be part of something bigger than their classroom a team, a culture, a standard worth upholding
• Are motivated to develop the people around them, not just the children they serve

If you're warm, skilled, and hungry to grow inside a high-standard program we want to hear from you.

The Role

The Infant Teacher creates a calm, predictable environment where infants feel safe, known, and engaged. Through intentional caregiving, sensory-rich experiences, and consistent routines, you'll support the foundational development of children from birth through 18 months while partnering closely with families and contributing to a team that holds itself to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Build secure, responsive relationships through consistent and intentional caregiving
• Execute daily routines feeding, diapering, rest, and transitions with care and precision
• Implement sensory-rich experiences supporting cognitive, motor, and social-emotional development
• Observe and document developmental progress (ASQ & TSG)
• Communicate with families daily through Procare and Lillio
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom compliant with OAC licensing and NAEYC standards
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development (min. 20 hours/year)

What We Require

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
• Must meet Ohio licensing requirements for the infant/toddler age group
• Knowledge of infant development and responsive caregiving practices
• Strong communication skills and a coachable, growth-oriented mindset
• The professionalism and consistency your team and families can count on every day

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and credentials
• Structured onboarding program and Mentor Teacher Program
• Paid weekly planning time and professional development
• Active leadership that coaches and invests in your growth
• A culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence
• Opportunities for advancement

The first year of life shapes everything that follows. If you take that seriously apply today.

Join Sylvania Children's Center and be part of a team that holds itself to a higher standard.