Childcare Infant /Toddler Teacher

Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have a love for working with young children and the ability to create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment. This role is essential in fostering the social, emotional, and cognitive development of preschool-aged children. The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for implementing age-appropriate curriculum and ensuring that each child receives the attention they need to thrive.

Skills

An Infant Teacher specializes in nurturing and educating infants, typically ranging from 3 months to 3 years old, in daycare or preschool settings. Their primary role is to provide a safe, stimulating, and caring environment that supports the early developmental milestones of infants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety and Supervision: Constantly monitor infants to ensure their safety during all activities, both indoors and outdoors.
• Care-giving Tasks: Attend to infants' basic needs, including feeding, diapering, and maintaining proper hygiene.
• Developmental Activities: Design and implement age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, emotional, and physical development.
• Observation and Assessment: Regularly observe and document each infant's progress, noting milestones and any areas of concern to share with parents or guardians.
• Parental Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with parents, providing daily updates on their child's activities, progress, and any concerns.
• Classroom Environment: Ensure that the infant room is clean, organized, and equipped with appropriate materials and toys that support learning and development.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required; however, a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is a plus.
• Certifications: CPR and First Aid certifications are essential. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent.
• Experience: Prior experience working with infants in a childcare setting is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Patience and Compassion: A nurturing demeanor to care for infants' needs effectively.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to interact with infants, parents, and colleagues.
• Observational Skills: Keen attention to detail to monitor developmental milestones and behaviors.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift infants, engage in floor activities, and remain active throughout the day.

An effective Infant Teacher is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and educational environment, ensuring each infant's growth and well-being during these critical early years.

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Experience working with children in a classroom setting or related environment.
• Knowledge of classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
• Familiarity with special education practices is a plus.

Join us at Nehemiah Christian Academy in making a difference in the lives of young learners as we inspire their growth and development through quality childcare and education!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.82 - $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $13