Full time Infant Teacher

Indianapolis Public Schools; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a nurturing Infant Teacher to join their dedicated team. In this fulfilling role, you will be responsible for meeting the educational and emotional needs of infants, creating a safe and engaging learning environment. You will prepare and deliver activities, interact with children on their level, and maintain open communication with parents. The ideal candidate will be caring, creative, and energetic, with a solid understanding of early childhood development principles. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with infants and knowledge of early childhood development principles.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver classroom activities tailored for infants.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment while engaging with children.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management techniques

Understanding of early childhood development

Creativity

Energy and enthusiasm

Education

Background in early childhood education

Certification in First Aid and CPR

Experience with infants in a childcare setting

Job description

The YMCA Early Learning team is searching for a nurturing Infant Teacher that can meet the educational and emotional needs of our children. As an Infant Teacher, you will be required to prepare and deliver classroom activities, engage and play on the floor with the babies, as well as hold, rock and meet their individual needs. You will also maintain communication with parents, and ensure that the learning environment remains safe and clean at all times. You should also be an excellent role model for our children.

To be successful as an Infant Teacher, you should be caring, creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. Top candidates will possess an understanding of early childhood development.

Duties

• Follow a schedule of activities based on the classroom schedule and lessons.
• Provide basic needs and care to each child.
• Practice safe supervision and engage with children in their environment.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment.
• Adhere to state standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience with infants in a childcare setting.
• Background in early childhood education.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Familiarity with childhood development principles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in behavior management techniques.

Job Type: Full-time; No more than 40 hours per week.