Infant/Toddler Teacher (Childcare/Daycare)

Description

Children's Nest Preschool and Daycare is seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Infant Teacher to join our team. As an Infant Teacher, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide a safe and stimulating environment for infants to grow and learn. You will play a vital role in establishing a strong foundation for their early development and fostering their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.

Responsibilities for Infant Teacher

• Provide a safe and loving environment for the infants in his/her care
• Give bottles to infants as provided by parents
• Feed infants' solid foods as age appropriate and provided by parents
• Change diapers as needed
• Soothe infants by singing to and cuddling them
• Supervise infants on the floor as they play with age appropriate toys
• Put infants in cribs for nap time
• Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are kept clean

Requirements

• Proven experience working with infants in a childcare or educational setting.
• A passion for working with young children and a commitment to their well-being and development.
• Knowledge of infant development milestones and ability to implement age-appropriate activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect and engage with infants and their parents. -
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude in dealing with the challenges of working with infants.
• CPR and First Aid certification for infants and children (or willingness to obtain).
• High school diploma or equivalent (early childhood education certification preferred).
• Meet annual professional development requirements.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Ability to work a shift in between 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.
• Reliable transportation to the center.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities