Childcare Teacher - Infant Classroom

The Learning Experience - Corporate; Riverton (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Riverton is seeking a warm, nurturing Childcare Teacher for our Infant Classroom to help shape early development in a safe, loving environment. This role emphasizes compassionate daily care, meaningful infant activities, and clear parent communication.

You will work with a team to maintain logs, support developmental milestones, and ensure health and safety standards are met, while adhering to licensing regulations and center policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE) preferred.
• Prior experience with infants in licensed childcare or early learning setting preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to pass a state and federal background check.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, compassionate daily care for infants in a safe and nurturing classroom setting.
• Implement age-appropriate activities that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Maintain accurate daily logs including feeding schedules, diaper changes, nap times, and developmental observations.
• Communicate openly and consistently with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and daily activities.
• Ensure classroom cleanliness, organization, and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with lead teachers and center staff to create a positive, team-oriented environment.
• Follow all state licensing regulations and center policies related to infant care.

Skills

Infant care

Communication skills

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE coursework preferred

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

About the Role

The Learning Experience – Riverton is looking for a warm, nurturing Childcare Teacher to join our Infant Classroom team! In this rewarding role, you'll help shape the earliest and most critical developmental milestones for our littlest learners in a safe, loving, and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, compassionate daily care for infants in a safe and nurturing classroom setting
• Implement age‑appropriate activities that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development
• Maintain accurate daily logs including feeding schedules, diaper changes, nap times, and developmental observations
• Communicate openly and consistently with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and daily activities
• Ensure classroom cleanliness, organization, and adherence to health and safety standards
• Collaborate with lead teachers and center staff to create a positive, team‑oriented environment
• Follow all state licensing regulations and center policies related to infant care

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE) preferred
• Prior experience working with infants in a licensed childcare or early learning setting preferred
• Strong understanding of infant developmental milestones and best practices in early childhood care
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Ability to pass a state and federal background check
• Patient, compassionate, and dependable with a genuine passion for working with young children
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships with families

About Us

The Learning Experience – Riverton is part of one of the nation's fastest‑growing early childhood education providers, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families every day. Our centers are known for their engaging, proprietary curriculum and warm, family‑centered atmosphere that keeps parents coming back. We invest in our teachers through ongoing training, a supportive team culture, and a shared mission to give every child the best possible start in life.