What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Room Teacher / Caregiver position at The Goddard School?
Are you an exceptional early childhood educator who thrives on variety and loves working with the youngest of learners? We're seeking an experienced infant teacher to join our NAEYC-accredited Goddard School. As a co-lead in our infant classroom, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with teachers who have spent their entire career working with infants.
If you are passionate about early childhood education and are looking to join a loving culture of educators and families, please apply to join our Team. If you have experience and are looking for a change, take time to speak with us and learn more about our program. We are locally owned, onsite every day, and committed to supporting our teachers and administrators to deliver the best possible early childhood education environment for our families.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Creating and implementing age-appropriate daily routines that support infant development through sensory experiences, tummy time, and gentle movement activities while maintaining detailed records of each baby's feeding, sleeping, and diapering schedule.
- Fostering early cognitive and social development through responsive caregiving practices, including engaging in one-on-one interactions during daily routines, using infant-directed speech, and providing supervised floor time for physical exploration.
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and nurturing environment that promotes infant wellness, including following strict sanitization protocols for toys and equipment, conducting regular safety checks, and adhering to safe sleep practices according to CT state licensing requirements.
- Building trusted partnerships with families through daily communication about their infant's development, needs, and activities, including documenting milestones, sharing photos, and providing regular updates about feeding, sleeping, and developmental progress.
- Observing and documenting each infant's growth and development using appropriate assessment tools, noting developmental milestones, and adjusting care practices to support individual needs and developmental stages.
- Collaborating with fellow teachers and staff to ensure consistent, high-quality care, participating in required training sessions, and maintaining all necessary certifications including infant CPR, first aid, and safe sleep practices.
Qualifications:
- Preferred, early childhood education
- Past experience in infant caregiving
- Develops relationships and communicates effectively
- Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
The Ideal Candidate:
- Brings warmth, flexibility, and enthusiasm to each interaction with children and colleagues
- Has demonstrated experience working with multiple age groups in early childhood education
- Possesses strong adaptability skills and thrives in a changing environment
- Shows initiative and creative problem-solving abilities
- Values collaboration and builds positive relationships with children, families, and staff
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- McKinney, TX 75071: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
