Part Time Afternoon Preschool Teacher - Infant Classroom
About The Position
As an Infant Teacher at Merryhill School, you provide attentive, nurturing care in a safe and stimulating classroom. You support each infant’s individual feeding, sleeping, and developmental needs and create meaningful learning experiences that encourage early cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical growth. Through responsive caregiving and consistent communication with families, you help establish a strong foundation for each child’s continued development and success. The role also includes planning developmentally appropriate lessons and activities, supervising children throughout the day, supporting age-appropriate personal-care routines, maintaining a clean and sanitary classroom, collaborating with teachers and school leaders, communicating with families, and following school policies and applicable licensing requirements. The position requires frequent movement and active engagement, including lifting and carrying infants.
Requirements
- 12 semester units (or 18 quarter units) in Early Childhood Education, including coursework in child development, curriculum, and family/community.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of infant development, responsive caregiving practices, and age-appropriate learning activities.
- Ability to meet all state childcare licensing and training requirements.
- Current infant and child CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before or shortly after hire.
- Ability to successfully complete state and federal background checks.
- Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to lift and carry infants, sit on the floor, bend, stoop, and remain actively engaged throughout the day.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and dependable learning environment.
- Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable. Physical activities include frequently walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, rising from the floor, twisting, listening, reading, writing, and speaking English; often carrying, lifting, and using repetitive or fine hand movements; and occasionally pushing, pulling, or bending. The role regularly requires hearing and clear vision, with or without correction.
Nice To Haves
- Early childhood education coursework, a Child Development Associate credential, an associate degree, or a bachelor’s degree.
- Previous experience caring for infants in a licensed childcare or preschool setting.
Responsibilities
- Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and learning activities.
- Plan and facilitate arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, and hands-on educational experiences.
- Provide attentive supervision during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, snacks, and transitions.
- Support children with potty training and other age-appropriate personal-care routines.
- Encourage language development, independence, positive peer interactions, and emotional growth.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leaders to provide a consistent and positive student experience.
- Communicate professionally with families regarding classroom activities and student development.
- Follow school policies and applicable licensing requirements related to health, safety, and student supervision.
- Support each infant’s individual feeding, sleeping, and developmental needs through responsive caregiving.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid holidays and sick days.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Tuition discounts for employees’ children.
- Professional development.
- Education reimbursement and partnerships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
