Childcare Infant and Toddler Teacher
About The Position
The Infant and Toddler Teacher creates a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for infants and toddlers, supporting their emotional, social, and physical development through attentive caregiving and engaging, age-appropriate activities. This paid position is based in person in a collaborative early childhood education setting. The teacher helps children reach developmental milestones and builds the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. The Goddard School describes its educators as central to its work and offers an environment intended to support teachers’ skills and development. Each location is privately owned and operated by a franchisee, who determines local wages and benefits.
Requirements
- Prior experience working with infants in a daycare, preschool, or nannying setting is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of childhood development principles specific to infants and toddlers.
- Experience with classroom-management techniques for early childhood environments.
- First aid and CPR certification is required; training will be provided upon hire.
- Ability to engage children through nurturing caregiving, playful learning activities, and positive behavior-management strategies.
- Familiarity with early childhood education best practices and curriculum planning for infant care.
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with families and team members.
Nice To Haves
- Additional training in special education or experience working with children with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive care to infants, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.
- Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that promote sensory exploration, motor skills, language development, and social interaction.
- Maintain accurate records of children's daily routines, developmental progress, and health updates.
- Use positive behavior-management strategies that encourage independence and emotional regulation.
- Collaborate with parents and guardians to share information about children's progress and address concerns.
- Keep the classroom clean, organized, and stocked with supplies needed for learning and safety.
- Follow health and safety protocols, including first aid procedures and infection-control measures.
Benefits
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Holiday bonuses
- Paid trainings
- Retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
