Early Learning Teacher - Infants
About The Position
Help Our Youngest Learners Grow, Explore, and Thrive! Join a team that makes a difference every day! We're looking for caring, energetic, and dedicated Infant Teachers who are passionate about nurturing young children during their most important developmental years. Come build meaningful relationships, inspire early learning, and be part of a supportive workplace that values your contributions! As an Infant Teacher, you will provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that supports the health, well-being, and development of infants. You will plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language development. You will observe and respond to each infant's individual needs while tracking developmental milestones. You will also build positive relationships with families through daily communication and collaboration, and follow all licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and program policies while participating in ongoing professional development.
Requirements
- Clearance through NYS Central Registry (SCR) is required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- At least three years of related experience, including one year working with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years.
- Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential required within the first year of employment.
- Prior experience working with children or in a day care and classroom setting.
- Must meet NYS/Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations requirements.
- Must meet health standards for OCFS licensing.
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Able to participate in all developmentally appropriate activities.
Nice To Haves
- Associates’ Degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants and toddlers using the Early Head Start curriculum.
- Lead, support, and mentor classroom staff through collaboration, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Monitor and assess children's developmental progress, complete required screenings and assessments, and coordinate referrals as needed.
- Complete and maintain accurate documentation, including attendance, lesson plans, observations, health checks, and TSG (Teaching Strategies Gold data).
- Build positive partnerships with families through ongoing communication and parent engagement.
- Participate in trainings, meetings, and agency initiatives while supporting the mission and values of the organization.
Benefits
- Employee Discounted Day Care
- Health Insurance-Medical, Vision & Dental
- Paid Holiday's & Holiday Pay
- Benefit Time: Vacation, Sick, Personal Days
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- 403B & Pension Plan, after one year of service
- Tuition Remittance Program & Paid Training
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- On-Site Covered Paid Parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
