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Childcare Infant and Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School•Valencia, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Infant and Toddler Teacher creates a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for infants and toddlers, supporting their emotional, social, and physical development through attentive caregiving and engaging, age-appropriate activities. This paid position is based in person in a collaborative early childhood education setting. The teacher helps children reach developmental milestones and builds the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. The Goddard School describes its educators as central to its work and offers an environment intended to support teachers’ skills and development. Each location is privately owned and operated by a franchisee, who determines local wages and benefits.

Requirements

  • Prior experience working with infants in a daycare, preschool, or nannying setting is highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of childhood development principles specific to infants and toddlers.
  • Experience with classroom-management techniques for early childhood environments.
  • First aid and CPR certification is required; training will be provided upon hire.
  • Ability to engage children through nurturing caregiving, playful learning activities, and positive behavior-management strategies.
  • Familiarity with early childhood education best practices and curriculum planning for infant care.
  • Strong communication skills for collaborating with families and team members.

Nice To Haves

  • Additional training in special education or experience working with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide attentive care to infants, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.
  • Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that promote sensory exploration, motor skills, language development, and social interaction.
  • Maintain accurate records of children's daily routines, developmental progress, and health updates.
  • Use positive behavior-management strategies that encourage independence and emotional regulation.
  • Collaborate with parents and guardians to share information about children's progress and address concerns.
  • Keep the classroom clean, organized, and stocked with supplies needed for learning and safety.
  • Follow health and safety protocols, including first aid procedures and infection-control measures.

Benefits

  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Holiday bonuses
  • Paid trainings
  • Retirement plan

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