Childcare Infant/Toddler Teacher

CHILDREN's LIGHTHOUSE of CHANTILLY (South Riding); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Free uniforms

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Job summary

CHILDREN's LIGHTHOUSE of CHANTILLY (South Riding) is seeking a Full-Time Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher to provide loving care and support for our youngest learners. The ideal candidate will have prior childcare experience and a passion for early childhood development.

Your responsibilities will include supporting daily routines, supervising activities, and maintaining sanitary classroom standards. If you are patient, reliable, and emotionally steady, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience providing care to infants and toddlers is required.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily care routines including feeding, diapering, and nap supervision.
• Provide continuous active supervision to ensure safety.
• Assist with age-appropriate activities like music and sensory play.
• Keep accurate daily notes on children's needs and communicate with families.

Skills

Prior childcare experience with infants and/or toddlers

CPR/First Aid

Emotional stability

Reliability and punctuality

Active role participation

Education

Virginia childcare employment requirements

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Free uniforms
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

Title

Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher (Early Learning School) — Full-Time

Location: Children’s Lighthouse of Chantilly — Chantilly, VA

Mission: Create Joy

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Role Summary

We’re hiring an experienced Infant/Toddler Teacher to support our youngest learners with loving care, strong safety habits, and consistent routines. This role is hands‑on and fast‑moving—ideal for someone who truly enjoys babies and toddlers and understands what quality care looks like.

Non‑Negotiable Requirement

Prior childcare experience with infants and/or toddlers is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily care routines: feeding, diapering/toileting, nap supervision, transitions
• Provide active supervision at all times (eyes‑on, within reach, anticipating safety risks)
• Help maintain safe, clean, sanitary classroom standards (diapering protocols, bottle/food handling, toy sanitation)
• Comfort children and support social‑emotional development with calm, consistent responses
• Assist with age‑appropriate activities: music, sensory play, language development, fine/gross motor
• Keep daily notes accurate (meals, naps, diapers, mood/needs) and communicate respectfully with families and leadership
• Step in as needed to support ratios and classroom coverage

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, patient, and emotionally steady—especially during crying, transitions, and big toddler feelings
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable with a physically active role (lifting, bending, floor time)
• Team‑first, coachable, and committed to doing things the right way every day

Requirements

• Must meet Virginia childcare employment requirements (background checks, etc.)
• CPR/First Aid preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to follow strict safety and health procedures consistently

What Success Looks Like

• Babies and toddlers are safe, soothed, engaged, and cared for with consistency
• Classroom routines run smoothly (feeding/diaper/nap transitions)
• Cleanliness and sanitation are always on point
• Families feel confident and supported