Infant Teacher

KinderCare Learning Companies; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies in Totem Lake, WA, is seeking an Infant Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing environment for infants. This full-time, on-site role focuses on responsive care, following individualized routines, and supporting developmental milestones through age-appropriate activities.

You will implement the center's curriculum, observe each child's progress, maintain a clean classroom, and communicate daily updates to families.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in early childhood development and infant care.
• Experience implementing age-appropriate lesson plans for infants.
• Effective communication with families and colleagues.
• Ability to meet licensing requirements and maintain health clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive care and follow individualized routines for infants.
• Implement curriculum and observe infants' developmental progress.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom meeting health standards.
• Communicate daily updates to families and collaborate with leadership.

Skills

Infant care

Curriculum development

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Health & safety

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood Education coursework

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is a leading provider of early childhood education and child care, offering accredited programs supported by research-based curriculum and skilled teaching teams. Through its family of brands - KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème - the organization serves families, schools, and employers with center-based care, extended-day programs, and child care solutions in employee benefit packages. With more than 37,000 teachers and staff across over 2,400 locations in 40 states and Washington, D.C., team members have broad opportunities for growth and advancement. KinderCare emphasizes competitive, family-friendly benefits, professional development, generous paid time off, and work-life balance to help employees thrive while supporting children and families.

Role Description

The Infant Teacher is a full-time, on-site role based in Totem Lake, WA, responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants. Daily responsibilities include providing responsive care, following individualized routines, and supporting developmental milestones through age-appropriate activities. The Infant Teacher will implement curriculum, observe and document each child's progress, and maintain a clean, organized classroom that adheres to health and safety standards. The role involves building trusting relationships with children and families, communicating daily updates, and collaborating with center leadership and teammates to ensure consistent, high-quality care. The Infant Teacher also participates in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with best practices in early childhood education

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Early Childhood Development and Child Development, with the ability to support infants' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
• Experience in Teaching and Curriculum Development, including implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for infants.
• Effective Communication skills for engaging with children, families, and colleagues, including clear, respectful, and timely updates about children's daily experiences.
• Relevant education such as a high school diploma or equivalent; coursework or a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience working with infants in a child care, preschool, or early learning setting is highly beneficial.
• Ability to meet state and local licensing requirements, including background checks, health clearances, and mandated trainings.
• Demonstrated reliability, patience, empathy, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a team-focused environment.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications or obtain them as required.