Infant Teacher

Roots Learning Center is a premier childcare facility dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow. With a focus on holistic development and individualized attention, we strive to create a foundation for lifelong learning and success.

Position Overview: We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Infant Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education, with a specific focus on caring for infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young children during their most formative years.

Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive and compassionate care to infants in our program, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being at all times.
• Create a warm and nurturing environment where infants can explore, learn, and develop important skills through age-appropriate activities and interactions.
• Follow established daily routines and schedules, including feeding, diapering, napping, and playtime, to support infants' physical and emotional needs.
• Foster positive relationships with families, communicating regularly to provide updates on their child's progress and address any concerns or questions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that promote growth and learning in all areas of development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment, ensuring the safety and hygiene of all materials and equipment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with infants in a childcare or early education setting.
• A degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Certification in Infant CPR and First Aid required.
• Strong understanding of infant development and best practices in early childhood education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with infants and young children.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Health and dental insurance options.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and appreciated.

If you are passionate about working with infants and are committed to providing high-quality care and education, we would love to hear from you!

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and enthusiastic Infant Teacher to our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• What inspires you to work with infants?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
• We are open 7-5:30 Monday- Friday, staff work an 8 hour shift within those hours. Do you have any restrictions with these hours?

Work Location: In person