Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Job Title: Infant & Toddler Teacher
Department: Early Childhood Education
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Infant & Toddler Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 6 weeks to 2.8 years old. This role includes planning and implementing engaging learning experiences, supporting childrens social-emotional development, and maintaining strong communication with families. The teacher ensures highquality care that aligns with early childhood best practices, licensing regulations, and program standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that support cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth for infants and toddlers.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment that promotes exploration and independence.
- Build warm, responsive, and trusting relationships with children and families.
- Observe, document, and assess childrens development to inform instruction and meet individual needs.
- Collaborate with teaching team members to create consistent routines and positive guidance strategies.
- Communicate daily with families about childrens experiences, milestones, and needs.
- Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations, health and safety guidelines, and program policies.
- Participate in professional development, team meetings, and ongoing training to support continuous improvement.
- Support inclusive practices and adapt interactions and activities to meet diverse needs and abilities.
Required Qualifications
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in Infant & Toddler or an equivalent credential.
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a closely related field.
- Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred (or required, if applicable to your program).
- Experience working with infants and toddlers in an early childhood or childcare setting.
- Knowledge of child development principles, responsive caregiving, and developmentally appropriate practice.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to meet all state background check and health requirements.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with state Early Learning Standards and assessment systems.
- Training in CPR/First Aid, safe sleep, and trauma-informed care.
- Ability to create inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environments.
Working Conditions
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and engage in floor-level interaction with children.
- Active, fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and multitasking.
Job Tags
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