Lead Infant Teacher
$35,360–$43,680 year
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Provide responsive, nurturing care for infants in a licensed classroom while supporting their social-emotional, cognitive, physical, sensory, and language development through play and meaningful interactions. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities based on individual needs and milestones, and follow individual routines for feeding, diapering, and naps. Maintain a safe, clean environment by adhering to safe sleep practices and state licensing requirements, while observing, documenting, and communicating children's progress to families. Work collaboratively with the teaching team to ensure consistent, high-quality care and participate in ongoing professional development.
Required Qualifications
- 1+ year of experience working with infants or young children in a licensed childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education setting
- Knowledge of infant development, child development, and developmental milestones
- Ability to provide warm, responsive, and attentive infant care
- Ability to create and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Dependable, patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic approach to working with children
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
- CDA credential
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Enhanced fingerprint-based background check
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working specifically with infants
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field preferred
- CDA credential preferred, particularly for Lead Infant Teacher opportunities
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
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