Infant Room Teachers

HappyCampersDeSoto; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

HappyCampersDeSoto is seeking a dedicated Lead Infant Teacher to manage the daily operations of the infant classroom, ensuring a safe and developmentally appropriate setting for babies. The role involves guiding daily indoor and outdoor activities within a fast-paced, child-centered environment.

The candidate should have 1+ year experience with infants, and a HS diploma or GED, with higher education preferred. CPR/First Aid certification and KDHE compliance are required or to be obtained on hire.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting (lead teacher experience preferred).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Completion of all required KDHE training and annual professional development requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infant development and age-appropriate caregiving practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and actively participate in all aspects of classroom care, including lifting, carrying, bending, sitting on the floor, and outdoor supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Must successfully pass all required background checks and health assessments in accordance with KDHE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the infant classroom while fostering a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants.
• Works primarily in the infant classroom with daily indoor and outdoor activities in a fast-paced, child-centered environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Infant development knowledge

Confidentiality & professionalism

Background checks & health assessments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Job Type

Workspace

Responsibilities

Works primarily in the infant classroom with daily indoor and outdoor activities in a fast-paced, child-centered environment.

Leads the daily operations of the infant classroom while fostering a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting (lead teacher experience preferred).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Completion of all required KDHE training and annual professional development requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infant development and age-appropriate caregiving practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and actively participate in all aspects of classroom care, including lifting, carrying, bending, sitting on the floor, and outdoor supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Must successfully pass all required background checks and health assessments in accordance with KDHE regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Montessori training or certification.
• Experience leading a classroom and mentoring assistant teachers.
• Familiarity with Brightwheel or other childcare management software.
• Passion for child-led learning and family-centered care.