Infant teacher

Acquire4Hire; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Insurance discounts

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking an infant classroom teacher in Kingsport, TN. You will design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum in partnership with teaching assistants, fostering a nurturing, interactive learning environment for infants.

You will communicate with colleagues and parents to meet each child’s needs, ensure safety, and support growth. The role requires CPR/First Aid certification, a background check, and an Associate’s degree with at least 30 ECE credits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Deep understanding of child development.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Background check cleared and health screening passed.
• Associate’s degree with at least 30 ECE credits.
• Ability to engage infants and support developmentally appropriate activities.
• Willingness to conduct frequent walks and assist with mobility and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate infant curriculum.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants to create a nurturing classroom.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and parents.
• Ensure a safe, stimulating space for exploration and growth.
• Support teamwork and family engagement.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Understanding of child development

Leadership

CPR/First Aid

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (min 30 ECE credits)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

About This Role

The Teacher creates a nurturing and interactive learning environment for infants by designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum in partnership with teaching assistants. The role requires a deep understanding of infant development, ensuring a safe and stimulating space where children can safely explore, learn, and grow. Effective communication with colleagues and parents is key to meeting the individual needs of each child, resolving concerns, and collaborating to ensure a cohesive and supportive team.

What You'll Do

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Requirements include the 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.
• 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.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Requirements include the 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.
• 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.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

CDA, Associates, or above. TECTA classes, experience in an infant classroom

Benefits

• Paid holidays, PTO, insurance discounts

About Us

Our ultimate goal for children is:

• To learn and grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
• To create fun and valuable experiences that lead to lifelong learning.
• To create awareness of the value of family, friends, and community.