Infant Toddler Teacher
About The Position
Discovery Isle Preschool is seeking a loving and attentive full-time Infant Toddler Teacher to work with older infants and young toddlers. The infant programs provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore, grow, and reach developmental milestones while feeling secure and supported. The teacher provides a warm, responsive, and engaging classroom experience that supports each child’s individual needs; builds trusting relationships with families through daily communication and care updates; creates a safe and stimulating environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, and early learning; and collaborates with the teaching team to maintain consistent routines, meet licensing standards, and uphold the school’s commitment to excellence. The position requires the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities. The work involves frequently walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, rising from the floor, twisting, listening, reading, writing, and speaking English. It also often involves carrying, lifting, repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally pushing, pulling, or bending. The role regularly requires hearing and clear vision, with or without correction.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have an awarded high school diploma or GED.
- Have completed 12 Core ECE Units, including 3 Infant Toddler Units, or hold an awarded Child Development Associate (CDA) in Infant Toddler.
- Have a minimum of 6 months of prior teaching experience in a licensed childcare center.
- Have a nurturing personality, patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with babies.
- Be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Work with older infants and young toddlers.
- Provide a warm, responsive, engaging classroom experience that supports each child’s individual needs.
- Build trusting relationships with families through daily communication and care updates.
- Create a safe and stimulating classroom environment that encourages infants’ curiosity, confidence, and early learning skills.
- Collaborate with the teaching team to maintain consistent routines, meet licensing standards, and uphold the school’s commitment to excellence.
Benefits
- Employee child tuition discount of 85% for the first child and 50% for the second child.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) opportunity with company matching up to 6% annually.
- Paid time off.
- Two dedicated professional development days.
- College tuition reimbursement program.
- Supportive team environment with room to grow into future leadership roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
