Infant Educator/Caregiver

Acquire4Hire; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC in Johnson City, TN is seeking a compassionate Infant Educator/Caregiver to provide safe, nurturing care for infants aged 4 to 12 months. The role emphasizes building strong relationships with families and documenting developmental progress while ensuring open communication and peace of mind for parents.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of licensed childcare experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and current CPR/First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with infants or toddlers in a licensed childcare setting.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications, or willingness to obtain them upon hire.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and fingerprinting required by the State of Tennessee.
• Physical stamina to lift up to 35 pounds, bend, stoop, and sit on the floor for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, high-quality care to infants, including feeding, diapering, and soothing.
• Implement age-appropriate curriculum and sensory activities to promote cognitive, physical, and emotional growth.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment that meets state licensing regulations.
• Observe and document each child's daily routines, developmental progress, and milestones.
• Communicate effectively and warmly with parents regarding their child's daily activities and development.

Skills

Infant care

Family communication

Observation & documentation

Curriculum implementation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credential

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Infant Educator/Caregiver to join our early childhood team in Johnson City, TN. In this role, you will create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports the unique developmental milestones of infants aged 4 to 1months. You will build strong relationships with families, ensuring open communication and peace of mind while their children are in our care.

What You'll Do

• Provide attentive, high-quality care to infants, including feeding, diapering, and soothing.
• Implement age-appropriate curriculum and sensory activities to promote cognitive, physical, and emotional growth.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment that meets state licensing regulations.
• Observe and document each child's daily routines, developmental progress, and milestones.
• Communicate effectively and warmly with parents regarding their child's daily activities and development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with infants or toddlers in a licensed childcare setting.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications, or willingness to obtain them upon hire.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and fingerprinting required by the State of Tennessee.
• Physical stamina to lift up to 35 pounds, bend, stoop, and sit on the floor for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Familiarity with Tennessee child care licensing regulations.

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave