Benefits:

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Wellness resources

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.

Responsibilities of an infant teacher:

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.

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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.