Infant Lead Teacher
About The Position
Precious Cargo Preschool & Childcare is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher to create a warm, stimulating, and loving environment where young children can explore, discover, and thrive. The school provides a nurturing, play-based learning environment, values meaningful relationships and each child's unique qualities, and aims to support and empower teachers. The position offers a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule with no nights or weekends, competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, and opportunities for training, professional development, and career advancement.
Requirements
- A genuine passion for infant and toddler development and early childhood education.
- Strong communication, organization, and classroom leadership skills.
- Patience, creativity, dependability, and the ability to build positive, nurturing relationships.
- Must meet Oregon childcare licensing and background registry requirements.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain and maintain certification.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in an infant/toddler classroom is preferred; leadership experience is a plus.
- CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or a related degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create a warm, inclusive, and engaging classroom that encourages curiosity, exploration, and discovery.
- Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that support cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.
- Foster a nurturing atmosphere where infants and toddlers feel safe, valued, and encouraged to grow.
- Lead and support classroom staff while promoting positive teamwork and collaboration.
- Observe developmental milestones, document progress, and communicate regularly with families.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children, parents, and fellow educators.
- Maintain a safe, organized classroom while following licensing requirements and health and safety practices.
Benefits
- Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications, with opportunities for continued growth.
- Supportive, positive, collaborative work environment.
- Health insurance, with 50% of eligible costs covered after 90 days.
- Paid time off that grows from 40 to 120 hours annually with years of service, plus paid holidays and sick leave.
- 50% childcare discount for employees' children.
- Paid training, ongoing coaching, and professional development.
- Quarterly bonus opportunities.
- No nights or weekends; consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule.
- Career advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
- Employee discounts.
- Flexible schedule.
- Opportunity for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
