infant teacher

Intuit, Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley & Hughes Childcare and Preschool in Bend, OR is seeking an Infant Teacher to provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care in our onsite program. You will partner with families and the team to support routines and early learning through responsive caregiving and engaging daily experiences.

This full-time, onsite role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and a supportive culture where infants and caregivers feel valued. Join our team and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants in a childcare or caregiving setting.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized environment.
• Strong communication skills with families and coworkers.
• Commitment to reliable, full-time attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, responsive care to infants, including feeding, diapering, and supporting sleep and comfort needs.
• Support age-appropriate development through activities that encourage sensory exploration, movement, and early communication.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom in line with safety standards.
• Observe and communicate about children’s needs, routines, and progress to ensure home–school consistency.
• Collaborate with teachers and supervisors to support daily operations and a high-quality infant program.

Skills

Infant care

Family communication

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Reliability

Job description

Cooley & Hughes Childcare and Preschool is seeking a dedicated Infant Teacher to provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care in our onsite program in Bend, OR.

Position Summary

As an Infant Teacher, you will create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for infants while partnering closely with families and your team. You will support each child’s routines and milestones through responsive caregiving and thoughtful daily experiences that promote growth, comfort, and trust.

In this full-time onsite role, you’ll help maintain high standards of childcare practices, uphold a clean and organized classroom environment, and contribute to a positive culture where children and caregivers feel valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, responsive care to infants, including feeding, diapering, and supporting sleep and comfort needs.

• Support age-appropriate development through simple, intentional activities that encourage sensory exploration, movement, and early communication.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized classroom environment in line with established safety and sanitation standards.

• Observe, document, and communicate about children’s needs, routines, and progress to ensure consistency between the classroom and home.

• Collaborate with teachers and supervisors to support daily operations, positive teamwork, and a high-quality infant program.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with infants in a childcare or caregiving setting, demonstrating patience and strong caregiving instincts.

• Ability to follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized environment.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with families and coworkers.

• Comfort with routine infant care tasks, including feeding support, diapering, and supporting sleep.

• Reliability and professionalism with a commitment to consistent, full-time attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or experience in early childhood development and infant/toddler care best practices.

• Familiarity with maintaining developmentally supportive routines and documenting observations.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt caregiving and activities to individual needs.

• Experience working collaboratively in a team-based childcare environment.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $20.00 - $23.00