Infant Teacher (Christian Preschool)

LITTLE LAMBS•Tallahassee, FL

7d•$15 - $16

About The Position

An infant teacher is responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for infants, focusing on their developmental needs through age-appropriate activities, close observation, and consistent routines, while also maintaining open communication with parents regarding their child's progress and well-being; key duties include feeding, changing diapers, implementing sensory play, fostering social interaction, and documenting developmental milestones within a classroom setting.

Requirements

Previous experience as a daycare teacher or childcare provider ( DCF 45 HOURS)
Strong understanding of child development
Patient, kind, and nurturing
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
First aid/CPR certified
Physical Ability: Ability to lift and hold infants, bend, kneel, and play on the floor.

Responsibilities

Child Development: Deep understanding of infant development stages to plan age-appropriate activities that stimulate cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth.
Classroom Management: Creating a safe and organized learning environment with clear feeding, sleeping, playtime, and transition routines.
Observation and Assessment: Continuously observe infants to identify individual needs and developmental milestones and document progress through detailed records.
Parent Communication: Maintaining open communication with parents through regular updates, conferences, and addressing any concerns about their child's development.
Basic Care: Providing necessary care like feeding, changing diapers, dressing, and hygiene practices.
Safety and Compliance: Adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines for infant care, including proper handling and supervision.
Team Collaboration: Working effectively with other staff members to ensure consistent care and communication across the classroom.
Plan games and activities that are developmentally appropriate
Design a daily and weekly schedule
Provide basic care and caregiving activities
Evaluate children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones
Communicate with parents and update them on their children’s activities