Head Infant Teacher-Wilton, CT

Strong Start Early Care & Education; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer-paid)

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid professional development

Childcare discounts

Job summary

Strong Start Early Care & Education in Wilton, Connecticut, is looking for experienced Infant DayCare Teachers to join their high-quality early childhood program. The position provides an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values early childhood development.

Benefits include a competitive salary starting at $20/hour, health insurance, paid holidays, and tuition assistance for Early Childhood Education. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a passion for nurturing young children's growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of infant classroom experience (required).
• 1+ years in early childhood education (required).
• Knowledge of infant development and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing, and responsive care for infants.
• Plan and implement curriculum aligned with CT Early Learning & Development Standards.
• Support infants' social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Communicate daily with parents.
• Follow all licensing regulations and NAEYC standards.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team and leadership.

Skills

Infant classroom experience

Early childhood education experience

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Infant DayCare Teachers (Full-Time)
Strong Start Early Care & Education |

Strong Start Early Care & Education is hiring experienced Infant Teachers to join our high-quality early childhood program around Danbury and Norwalk, CT.

If you are passionate about infant care, early childhood development, and working in a supportive, professional environment, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a program that truly invests in its educators.

Pay & Benefits

• $20+/hour (based on experience and qualifications)
• Opportunities for raises and career growth
• 15 paid holidays (including Christmas–New Year closure)
• Up to 20 additional PTO days
• Health insurance (employer-paid)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance (Early Childhood Education)
• Paid professional development & training
• Childcare discounts for employees
• Modern, clean, state-of-the-art classrooms

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing, and responsive care for infants
• Plan and implement curriculum aligned with CT Early Learning & Development Standards
• Support infants’ social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment
• Communicate daily with parents (updates, reports, conferences)
• Follow all licensing regulations and NAEYC standards
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team and leadership

Requirements

• 1+ years of infant classroom experience (required)
• 1+ years in early childhood education (required)
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
• Knowledge of infant development and best practices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• 8-hour shifts