Infant Teacher

Busy Bee Preschool in Firestone is looking for an infant teacher.

The Infant Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where infants can grow and develop. This role involves planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, monitoring developmental milestones, and ensuring the overall well-being of each child. The Infant Teacher works closely with parents and other staff members to support each child's growth.

We are looking for a gentle, compassionate person to join our team. Our infant team is very supportive of our families and each other. We keep our ratios low in all classes so that we can give the children the love and attention that they deserve.

The ideal candidate has experience working with infants aged 6 weeks- 18 months in a classroom setting. Knowledge of infant developmental stages is required. Mostly, we are looking for a caring and loving individual to love our babies like we do. Experience as a lead teacher is desired as well as the ability to work within the policies and procedures of the center and the state.

If you are looking for a change and a place that values their staff, we would love to meet with you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision and Care:
• Provide attentive care to infants, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Feed, diaper, and soothe infants according to their individual schedules and needs.
• Monitor infants for any signs of illness or distress and report concerns to parents and management.
• Development and Learning:
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Use play-based learning strategies to encourage exploration, curiosity, and developmental progress.
• Track and document each child's developmental milestones and progress.
• Environment Management:
• Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly classroom environment.
• Ensure all toys, equipment, and materials are sanitized and safe for use.
• Set up and maintain an engaging environment that supports the infants' development.
• Communication:
• Communicate daily with parents about their child's activities, feedings, diaper changes, and general behavior.
• Build positive and professional relationships with families to support the child's development.
• Collaborate with other staff members to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
• Professional Development:
• Attend regular staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
• Comply with all state licensing regulations and center policies.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credential, associate's degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
• Experience:
• Previous experience working with infants in a childcare or educational setting is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of infant development and care giving practices.
• Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with infants.
• Infant/child first aid and CPR certification (may be required).

• Professional and dependable with a high level of integrity
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift infants and engage in activities on the floor.
• May involve long periods of standing, sitting, and kneeling.
• The work environment may be noisy and requires patience and calmness.

EQIT

ECE 101 and /or 103

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off
• sick leave
• 401 k
• Paid training opportunities
• Educational assistance
• potential bonuses!
• A fun, small group of like-minded individuals to work with

Salary : $18 - $20