Infant Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time off

Sick leave

401(k)

Paid training opportunities

Educational assistance

Bonuses

Small team environment

Job summary

Busy Bee Preschool in Firestone is seeking an experienced infant teacher to care for 6 weeks to 18‑month‑olds in a nurturing classroom. The ideal candidate will be gentle, compassionate, and able to follow center policies and state guidelines to support infants’ safety and growth.

You will plan age‑appropriate activities, monitor milestones, and document progress while communicating daily with families and collaborating with a supportive team. Prior infant teaching experience is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience working with infants in a childcare or educational setting is required.
• Knowledge of infant development and care giving practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with infants.
• Infant/child first aid and CPR certification (may be required).
• Professional and dependable with a high level of integrity.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Must clear full background check and health screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive care to infants, ensuring safety and well‑being at all times.
• Feed, diaper, and soothe infants according to individual schedules.
• Monitor infants for illness or distress and report concerns to parents.
• Plan and implement age‑appropriate activities to support development.
• Track and document developmental milestones and progress.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom environment and sanitize materials.
• Communicate daily with parents about activities and routines.
• Collaborate with staff to create a cohesive learning environment.
• Attend staff meetings and stay current with best practices in early childhood education.

Skills

Infant care

Milestone tracking

Communication

Team collaboration

Patience & compassion

Observation & safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About This Role

Busy Bee Preschool in Firestone is looking for an experienced infant teacher. We are looking for a gentle, compassionate person to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience as an infant teacher working with infants aged 6 weeks- 18 months in a classroom setting. Knowledge of infant developmental stages is required. Mostly, we are looking for a caring and loving individual to love our babies like we do. Experience as an infant teacher is required as well as the ability to work within the policies and procedures of the center and the state.

The Infant Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where infants can grow and develop. This role involves planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, monitoring developmental milestones, and ensuring the overall well‑being of each child. The Infant Teacher works closely with parents and other staff members to support each child's growth.

Our infant team is very supportive of our families and each other. We keep our ratios low in all classes so that we can give the children the love and attention that they deserve.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision and Care:
• Provide attentive care to infants, ensuring their safety and well‑being at all times.
• Feed, diaper, and soothe infants according to their individual schedules and needs.
• Monitor infants for any signs of illness or distress and report concerns to parents and management.
• Development and Learning:
• Plan and implement age‑appropriate activities that promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Use play‑based learning strategies to encourage exploration, curiosity, and developmental progress.
• Track and document each child's developmental milestones and progress.
• Environment Management:
• Maintain a clean, organized, and child‑friendly classroom environment.
• Ensure all toys, equipment, and materials are sanitized and safe for use.
• Set up and maintain an engaging environment that supports the infants' development.
• Communication:
• Communicate daily with parents about their child's activities, feedings, diaper changes, and general behavior.
• Build positive and professional relationships with families to support the child's development.
• Collaborate with other staff members to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
• Professional Development:
• Attend regular staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
• Comply with all state licensing regulations and center policies.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience:
• Previous experience working with infants in a childcare or educational setting is required
• Knowledge of infant development and care giving practices
• Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with infants.
• Infant/child first aid and CPR certification (may be required).
• Professional and dependable with a high level of integrity
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift infants (up to 35 lbs) and engage in activities on the floor.
• May involve long periods of standing, sitting, and kneeling.
• The work environment may be noisy and requires patience and calmness.

Nice To Haves

• EQIT
• ECE 101 and /or 103

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off
• sick leave
• 401 k
• Paid training opportunities
• Educational assistance
• potential bonuses!
• A fun, small group of like‑minded individuals to work with