Full Time Infant Teacher

The Learning Experience•Huntersville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is seeking an energetic, passionate Infant Teacher to provide attentive care and create a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate environment for infants. The teacher plans and implements age-appropriate learning activities and curriculum, supports children’s developmental milestones, and provides individualized care and emotional support. The role involves collaborating with families and colleagues, keeping development and lesson records, and maintaining an organized, clean, and safe classroom. The position is in person in Huntersville, North Carolina, and is described as full-time, with an eight-hour day shift, Monday through Friday. Pay is listed in different parts of the posting as $15.00–$19.00 per hour and $14.00–$18.75 per hour; compensation depends on relevant early childhood education experience and education.

Requirements

High school diploma; candidates must be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and early childhood development.
Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Reliability and punctuality.
Current qualifying criminal-record letter through the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (NCDCDEE), including required background checks.
TB test and staff medical/health assessment completed within the past year.
At least two work references.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must have, or obtain within 30 days of hire, infant/child/adult CPR and first aid certification and North Carolina-approved It’s SIDS safe-sleep training.
Education must be submitted to the NCDCDEE.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
Prior classroom experience in a childcare center; experience with infants, toddlers, two-year-olds, or potty training is a plus.
One year of early childhood experience is preferred.
EDU 119, NC Credentials I and II, and additional early childhood education coursework.
Experience with Montessori methods, daycare or private-school settings, curriculum development, lesson planning, classroom management, standardized early childhood assessment, behavior management, literacy, early math, physical education, special education, or early intervention.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and learning activities for infants, including literacy and early intervention strategies.
Provide attentive care and ensure each child’s safety, comfort, and emotional well-being.
Manage classroom activities and use techniques that encourage positive behavior and engagement.
Communicate with families about children’s progress, milestones, needs, and accommodations.
Maintain records of children’s development, behavior plans, and lesson plans.
Support children with special education needs and promote child welfare and inclusion.
Prepare classroom materials, manage daily schedules, and keep the learning space clean, organized, and safe.
Create a positive, energetic classroom atmosphere and follow daycare policies and procedures.
Monitor and assess each child’s progress and provide individualized support.
Collaborate with other teachers and staff to develop and deliver a comprehensive curriculum.