Job Description
Summary An Infant Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants, typically aged 6 weeks to 18 months.
Infant teachers play a pivotal role in fostering early childhood development by promoting physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth in the youngest learners.
They create an environment that prioritizes the well-being and individualized care of each infant.
Duties Infant Care :
- Provide attentive care to infants, including feeding, diapering, and maintaining nap schedules.
- Foster attachment and bonding through positive interactions and responsive caregiving.
Curriculum Development :
- Develop and implement age- appropriate activities that support infant development, including tummy time, sensory exploration, and early language experiences.
- Create a nurturing and responsive environment that encourages exploration and learning.
Safety and Hygiene: - Ensure a safe and clean environment by following health and hygiene guidelines, including sanitation and infection control procedures.
- Maintain a secure and baby-proofed classroom.
Parent Communication: - Establish open and regular communication with parents or guardians to share daily updates on infant care routines, milestones, and needs.
- Conduct parent -teacher conferences to discuss goals, achievements, and areas for improvement.
Emotional Support: - Provide emotional support to both infants and their families during the transition from home to daycare setting.
- Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that eases separation anxiety.
Developmental Milestones: - Track and document developmental milestones and behaviors, sharing observations with parents and caregivers.
Creative Activities: - Organize and lead age-appropriate creative activities that stimulate sensory exploration, fine and gross motor skills, and cognitive development.
Team Collaboration: - Collaborate with other teachers and support staff to ensure the smooth operation of the childcare center and coordinate activities for different age groups.
Continuous Professional Development: - Stay updated on best practices in infant care, early childhood education, and child development through training, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
Requirements - Associate or Bachelor 's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field ( preferred).
- CPR and First Aid certification (often required)
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with infants.
- Knowledge of infant development milestones and best practices in infant care and early childhood education.
- Background check and fingerprinting (often required).
- Immunization records and health screenings (often required)
- Experience working with infants in a childcare or early childhood setting (preferred).
Nice To Haves * Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.
* Childhood Development Associate
Benefits * Paid holidays, vacation, and paid training.
* TECTA Training or Child Develop ment Associate with opportunities of furthering education.
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