Infant Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Bonuses

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC is seeking an Infant Teacher to assist the Lead Teacher in creating a caring, safe environment and implementing developmentally appropriate activities. You will collaborate with staff to deliver a quality educational program, build positive relationships with children and parents, and support ongoing professional development under supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to NC child care regulations, with responsibilities spanning daily activity

Qualifications

• CPR for Infant/Child and Adult required.
• Pediatric First Aid required.
• ITS‑SIDS required.
• TB test required.
• Current physical required.
• Criminal records check letter required.
• Workforce Qualifications Letter required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Follow prepared lesson plans.
• Lead by example; coaching and modeling to support teaching team success.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to engage children and promote social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain communication with parents through discussions, reports, and conferences.
• Ensure center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain a healthy, safe classroom environment and hygiene.

Skills

Supervision

Energy

Child development

Warm personality

Team player

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Computer skills

Flexibility

Organization

Education

CPR

First Aid

ITS-SIDS

TB test

Physical exam

Criminal records check

Workforce qualifications

Job description

About This Role

The Infant Teacher will assist the Lead Teacher 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. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. The Infant Teacher will assist the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents. The Infant Teacher will assist in the implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Lead Teacher and the Director.

About This Role

The Infant Teacher will assist the Lead Teacher 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. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. The Infant Teacher will assist the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents. The Infant Teacher will assist in the implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Lead Teacher and the Director.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Follow prepared lesson plans
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age‑appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent‑teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Routine Care (including diaper changing and feeding)
• Knowledge of Child Development
• Understanding of NC child care regulations

Requirements

• Infant/Child and Adult CPR
• Pediatric First Aid
• ITS‑SIDS
• Current TB test
• Current physical
• Current Criminal Records Check letter
• Current Workforce Qualifications Letter
• Physical: Ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat, or crawl.
• Physical: A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.

Skills Requirement

• Excellent Supervision Skills
• High Energy to have Consistent Meaningful Interaction with Children
• Strong Understanding of Child Development
• Warm Personality - Friendly, Enthusiastic, Welcoming
• Ability to Work Well with Others to Foster a Team Environment
• Ability to Follow Instructions, Meet Deadlines
• Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Basic Computer Skills
• Flexibility to perform multiple duties
• Creative, Organized, Punctual, Professional

Nice To Haves

• Infant/Child and Adult CPR
• Pediatric First Aid
• ITS‑SIDS
• Current TB test
• Current physical
• Current Criminal Records Check letter
• Current Workforce Qualifications Letter

Benefits

• Health Insurance BCBS (50% premium contribution)
• Dental and Vision BCBS (50% contribution)
• Increased hourly pay/Bonuses
• Retirement plan employees can deposit into with the center matching up to 3%
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Pay

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