Infant Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Richmond (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early childhood education program is seeking an Infant Teacher to provide a nurturing environment for children. The role involves developing age-appropriate activities, fostering social skills, and maintaining communication with parents. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of child development and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Employee discount

Professional development assistance

Access to retirement benefits

Vacation time

Sick/personal time

Paid holidays

Paid professional development days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Develop and implement classroom activities.
• Maintain communication with parents.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Child Development

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Little Tot?s Academy is an early childhood education program designed to meet the developmental needs of children six weeks to school age. The emphasis of our program is on encouraging creative and expressive play through skill-based learning.

We are searching for Educators who will provide children with a broad range of opportunities that will enable them to build a solid foundation for their future. Educators will support children through age-appropriate projects, hands-on activities, and imaginative play. They will guide children in developing social skills, coping with feelings, and navigating childhood experiences. Educators will encourage experimental learning, play, curiosity, and inquisitiveness to support children’s success in school and life.

Duties

1. Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
2. Foster social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and guidance.
3. Develop and implement classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
4. Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
5. Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
6. Maintain frequent communication with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
7. Follow all state regulations and company policies.
8. Ability to have fun.

Requirements

1. High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) to foster a team environment.
2. A strong understanding of child development.
3. Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification, orientation training, and mandated reporting training.
4. Must clear a full background check including fingerprinting.
5. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
6. Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
7. At least an Associate's Degree in early childhood education or a related field with a minimum of 21 credits in ECE.

Nice To Haves

1. Experience working with children from birth through preschool.
2. Desire to make a difference in children’s lives.
3. Strong work ethics.
4. Willingness to continue education or learn new skills.

Benefits

• Employee discount.
• Professional development assistance.
• Access to retirement benefits.
• Vacation time accrues up to one week per year with each paycheck.
• Sick/personal time accrues up to one week per year with each paycheck.
• 7 paid holidays.
• Closed one week in July for Summer break and one week in December for Winter break.
• Paid professional development days.
• Scheduled half days for planning and curriculum prep.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Education and Training.
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting.