Infant Teacher

Playto Childcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Playto Childcare in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an Infant Teacher to provide developmentally appropriate infant care in a full-time on-site role. You will feed, diaper, and maintain a safe classroom while planning activities that support early learning and social-emotional growth.

You will observe milestones, document progress, and share daily updates with families, collaborating with staff to ensure consistent practices and compliance with health, safety, and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with infants in childcare or early education setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and licensing requirements.
• Strong communication and documentation with families.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, developmentally appropriate care to infants, including feeding and diapering.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities supporting early learning and social-emotional development.
• Observe and document developmental milestones; communicate daily with families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain consistent classroom practices and health/safety standards.
• Adhere to licensing regulations and participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Early Childhood Development

Child Development

Curriculum Development

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood or related field

CDA considered as part of plan toward Associate's degree

Job description

Company Description

Playto Childcare is an early childhood education provider focused on nurturing the growth and well-being of young children in a safe, engaging environment.

Role Description

The Infant Teacher role at Playto Childcare is a full-time, on-site position based in Brooklyn, NY. The Infant Teacher is responsible for providing attentive, developmentally appropriate care to infants, including feeding, diapering, and maintaining safe, clean classroom environments. This role includes planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that support early learning, sensory exploration, and social-emotional development. The Infant Teacher observes and documents developmental milestones, communicates daily with families about children's routines and progress, and collaborates with colleagues to maintain consistent classroom practices. The role also involves following health and safety guidelines, adhering to licensing regulations, and participating in ongoing training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Early Childhood Development and Child Development to support infants’ growth across social, emotional, cognitive, and physical domains.
• Candidates should possess skills in Curriculum Development to design and deliver age-appropriate learning experiences and routines.
• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills to engage effectively with infants, families, and team members, including clear documentation and daily updates.
• Relevant qualifications include prior experience working with infants in a childcare or early education setting, knowledge of health and safety practices, and familiarity with state licensing requirements.
• An Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood or a related field is required. A CDA will be considered if a part of a study plan leading to an Associate's degree.