Infant Teacher

Bvs-Family-and-Child-Enrichment-Center-LLC; Barrington (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k

Future Planning Assistance

Paid Weather Days

Paid Holidays

Health/Vision/Dental

Education Support

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

BVS, a Reggio-inspired Early Enrichment Center, seeks an enthusiastic Infant teacher to join our team. Our program emphasizes outdoor time, natural materials, and a home-like atmosphere for up to 74 children, with strong family partnerships.

The Infant program runs 7:00 am–5:00 pm. The ideal candidate will be Teacher Qualified per NH Licensing, passionate about child development, and able to foster caring relationships and a child-centered curriculum. Lead Teacher roles are available.

Qualifications

• Must be Teacher Qualified according to NH Child Care Licensing Standards.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to obtain Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must pass background checks and health screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula and encourage participation.
• Engage in activities and maintain classroom materials.
• Communicate with parents through discussions and progress reports.
• Model hygiene and self-help skills.
• Support smooth daily transitions from home to center.
• Follow center policies and state regulations.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

High energy

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Leadership & organization

CPR/First Aid willingness

Basic computer skills

Education

NH Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification

NH Child Care Licensing Standards qualified

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

About This Role

BVS, a Reggio-inspired Early Enrichment Center is looking for a phenomenal Infant teacher to join our wonderful team. Our program values the natural world so candidates can expect to enjoy the outside time, natural items within the classroom, and a home feeling to our center. We can serve up to 74 children and value our partnerships with our families as well as the community.

Our Infant program runs from 7:00 am-5:00 pm. We are looking for someone to help foster a child-centered curriculum, model appropriate interactions & caring relationships, and help children to grow and thrive. The ideal candidate will have an interest in child development and be able to be Teacher Qualified according to NH Child Care Licensing Standards. They should also respect and understand that families play a critical role in our program and value a nature-inspired philosophy. We are looking for Lead Teachers for Teaching Positions in our expanding center.

Our Lead Teachers will work with the team and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.Assisting the team in implementing a quality educational program and developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, observing and documenting children's interests and progress, and relaying that information to parents and staff.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to become Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds
• Must be able to sit/ stand for periods of time

Nice to Have

• Prior Infant Experience
• NAEYC and NH CCLU Knowledge
• Knowledge of a Reggio Approach

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Future Planning Assistance
• Paid Weather Days
• Paid Holidays
• Health/Vision/Dental
• Education Support
• Professional Development Opportunities