Infant Development Teacher - Nurturing Care & Growth

River Road Early Learning Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Center-paid Vision Insurance

Center-paid Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Two-week Christmas Break

Optional summer schedule

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Beautiful campus in Henrico's West End

Opportunity to make a lasting impact

Job summary

River Road Early Learning Center in Richmond, VA is seeking an Infant Teacher for a full-time 9:30am–5:30pm schedule. The role focuses on nurturing infant development across cognitive, language, social, and physical milestones, while maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment.

Ideal candidates bring experience with infants in licensed settings and may hold related degrees (Early Childhood Education, Nursing, Healthcare).

Qualifications

• Experience with infants in licensed childcare or early childhood settings.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, safe, and responsive classroom where infants feel secure and loved.
• Build trusting relationships with each child through nurturing, consistent caregiving.
• Monitor and support developmental milestones in cognitive, physical, language, and social-emotional development.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that encourage exploration and discovery.
• Feed, diaper, comfort, and care for infants while maintaining positive, engaging interactions.
• Encourage early language development through reading, singing, conversation, and descriptive language.
• Observe and document each child's developmental progress.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment.
• Communicate daily with families regarding their child's care, development, and milestones.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and administrators to provide the highest quality care.
• Follow all Virginia licensing regulations and River Road Early Learning Center policies.

Skills

Infant development

Early childhood education

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Patience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development

Bachelor's degree in Education

Nursing

Pediatric Nursing

Healthcare

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Related field

Job description

River Road Early Learning Center in Richmond, VA is seeking an Infant Teacher for a full-time 9:30am–5:30pm schedule. The role focuses on nurturing infant development across cognitive, language, social, and physical milestones, while maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment.

Ideal candidates bring experience with infants in licensed settings and may hold related degrees (Early Childhood Education, Nursing, Healthcare).