Infant Teacher

TLE Fort Myers FL - Jonathans Bay; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Health insurance

Competitive Salary

Professional Development Opportunities

Company Paid Training

Job summary

The Learning Experience of South Fort Myers Jonathan’s Bay is seeking passionate Infant classroom teachers. Join our growing community of Early Childhood Education experts in providing high-quality daycare and private preschool in the area.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development as part of our commitment to investing in you and helping children grow.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional childcare experience with infants preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; CDA/Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
• Florida DCF 40-hour introductory childcare training completed or willingness to complete within required timelines.
• ITPR course completed or willingness to complete.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Ability to move, lift to 40 lbs and supervise infants.
• Must meet Florida DCF background screening and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom.
• Responsible for overall classroom management, creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Serve as a role model with a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.
• Implement the LEAP Curriculum with Infant and Toddler children according to their needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Communicate regularly with parents via apps and discussions about children’s progress.
• Support center goals around enrollment and engagement with staff and leadership.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers to foster a dynamic learning environment.
• Move, lift, and assist children up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Childcare experience

Mentoring teammates

Parent communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA / Associate degree or higher in ECE

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance

The Learning Experience of South Fort Myers Jonathan’s Bay is seeking passionate Teachers for our Infant classroom!

Happy Happens Here! At The Learning Experience of The Learning Experience of South Fort Myers Jonathan Bay, we invest in YOU so you can make a difference in the growth and development of children. Join our growing community of Early Childhood Education experts in providing the highest quality daycare and private preschool in the area.

Our Benefits:

• Paid time off + Holidays
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Competitive Salary
• Employee discount
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company Paid Training

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Responsible for overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning
• Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, working with Infant and Toddler children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
• Support your center’s success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.
• Ability to move, lift, and assist children (e.g., up to 40 lbs).

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of professional childcare experience, preferably working with infants.
• High school diploma or GED required; CDA, Associate degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
• Completion of Florida DCF's 40-hour introductory childcare training, or willingness to complete it within state-required timelines.
• Infant & Toddler Appropriate Practices (ITPR) course completed or willingness to complete.
• Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome training completed or willingness to complete within the required timeframe.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Ability to maintain a safe, nurturing, and organized infant classroom.
• Must meet Florida DCF background screening, training, and other applicable childcare licensing requirements.