Infant Classroom Teacher
About The Position
The Infant Classroom Teacher supports the daily operations of an assigned class and plans, presents, and evaluates educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment. The role involves working directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service, observing children’s interests, and collaborating with other teachers to develop an engaging curriculum. Teachers communicate with parents daily about children’s activities and achievements, including through mobile apps and personal discussions, and work with childcare professionals as they grow in their profession. The school describes its environment as supportive, nurturing, and fun, with state-of-the-art facilities. Teachers receive support from directors, including planning or resource time, and are provided with classroom resources. The school states that it maintains classroom ratios.
Requirements
- Successfully complete state-required pre-service training.
- Develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members.
- Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multitasking to ensure smooth school operations.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with handling children for program facilitation, child safety, and potential emergencies.
- For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, ability to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
- Meet background check eligibility.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.
- 1–2 years of previous experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the daily operations of an assigned class.
- Plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities in a safe environment.
- Work directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service.
- Observe children’s interests and collaborate with other teachers to develop an engaging curriculum.
- Communicate with parents daily about their children’s activities and achievements through mobile apps and personal discussions.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus.
- Many schools offer medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Many schools offer paid time off and holidays.
- Many schools offer childcare discounts.
- Professional development through Goddard Systems University, accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
- Many schools offer CDA credentials and tuition reimbursement.
- Opportunities for promotion from within.
- Director support, including planning or resource time.
- Teacher recognition programs throughout the year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
