Associate Infant Teacher

Let Them Be Little LLC; Newton (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Let Them Be Little LLC in New Hampshire is seeking a compassionate Infant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. The ideal candidate cares for infants 6 weeks to 12 months with a safe, loving, and stimulating environment to support development across emotional, physical, and cognitive domains.

The role requires collaboration with co-teachers, adherence to licensing and safety standards, and regular communication with families about progress and milestones.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or able to meet state licensing requirements for infant care (CPR/First Aid certification, background checks).
• Experience with infants in licensed childcare preferred.
• Knowledge of infant development and best practices in early care and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive and individualized care for infants 6 weeks to 12 months.
• Create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment
• Follow each child’s schedule for feeding, diapering, and napping
• Foster relationships with children and families through daily communication and updates
• Maintain attendance, feeding, diapering logs, and developmental observations
• Collaborate with co‑teachers and staff to implement curriculum and routines
• Sanitize toys, equipment, and surfaces per health and safety regulations
• Ensure licensing regulations and center policies are followed
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Communicate progress and milestones with parents
• Support transitions between activities with patience and predictability

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate, attentive, and nurturing Infant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for infants and a strong understanding of early developmental milestones. This role requires someone who is committed to creating a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where babies can thrive emotionally, physically, and cognitively.

Responsibilities:

• Provide responsive and individualized care for infants ages 6 weeks to 12 months.
• Create and maintain a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment that promotes development through age-appropriate activities and interactions.
• Follow each child’s individual schedule for feeding, diapering, and napping.
• Foster trusting relationships with children and families through daily communication and regular updates.
• Maintain accurate records including attendance, feeding, diapering logs, and developmental observations.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and center staff to implement curriculum and daily routines.
• Sanitize toys, equipment, and surfaces regularly in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and center policies are followed at all times.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's progress, needs, and milestones.
• Support transitions between classroom activities and routines with patience and predictability.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting strongly preferred.
• Must meet state licensing requirements for infant teachers (e.g., CPR/First Aid certification, background checks, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of infant development and best practices in early care and education.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, bend, sit on the floor, and be active throughout the day.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to fostering a caring learning environment.

Work Environment:

• Classroom setting with regular exposure to noise, cleaning products, and diapering situations.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, and engaging in play and movement activities with infants.
• Communicate with parents and update them on their children’s activities