Head Infant Teacher

Strong Start Early Care & Education • Wilton, CT

41d • $20

About The Position

Strong Start Early Care & Education is hiring experienced Infant Teachers to join our high-quality early childhood program around Danbury and Norwalk, CT. If you are passionate about infant care, early childhood development, and working in a supportive, professional environment, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a program that truly invests in its educators.

Requirements

• 1+ years of infant classroom experience (required)
• 1+ years in early childhood education (required)
• Knowledge of infant development and best practices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing, and responsive care for infants
• Plan and implement curriculum aligned with CT Early Learning & Development Standards
• Support infants’ social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment
• Communicate daily with parents (updates, reports, conferences)
• Follow all licensing regulations and NAEYC standards
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team and leadership

Benefits

• $20+/hour (based on experience and qualifications)
• Opportunities for raises and career growth
• 15 paid holidays (including Christmas–New Year closure)
• Up to 20 additional PTO days
• Health insurance (employer-paid)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance (Early Childhood Education)
• Paid professional development & training
• Childcare discounts for employees
• Modern, clean, state-of-the-art classrooms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees