Infant/Toddler Teacher

Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and energetic Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our dynamic early childhood education team. In this vital role, you will create a nurturing and stimulating environment for infants and toddlers, fostering their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Your enthusiasm for working with young children will inspire curiosity and joy as you implement engaging activities aligned with best practices in early childhood education. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young learners during their foundational years.

Duties

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum plans that promote early literacy, motor skills, socialization, and emotional regulation for infants and toddlers.
• Create a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment that encourages exploration and independence.
• Engage children in hands-on activities that support developmental milestones in areas such as language acquisition, sensory exploration, and physical coordination.
• Manage classroom behavior using positive guidance techniques to foster respectful interactions among children.
• Collaborate with families to share progress updates, discuss developmental concerns, and support each child's individual needs.
• Maintain detailed documentation of each child's growth, milestones, and daily activities in compliance with licensing standards.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, including proper sanitation procedures and emergency protocols.

Experience

• Prior classroom experience working with infants and toddlers in licensed childcare centers or preschool settings.
• Knowledge of childhood development principles, including early intervention strategies for children with special needs.
• Familiarity with curriculum development focused on literacy education, motor skills, and social-emotional learning.
• Experience managing classroom routines such as diapering, feeding, nap times, and transitions smoothly.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and families.
• Background in behavior management techniques suitable for young children to promote positive behaviors.
• Experience with Montessori or other child-centered teaching philosophies is a plus. Join us if you're eager to nurture the next generation of learners through innovative teaching methods, compassionate care, and dedicated teamwork!

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Must have a current SIDS Certification, Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR, and current qualifying letter.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• licensed childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person