Infant Teacher

Acquire4Hire LLC; Stephenson (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Coverage

Dental

Vision

Long term/short term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Golden Path Academy seeks a passionate Lead Infant Teacher to design and implement engaging educational programs for children aged 12 to 16 months. You will lead a team, ensure a nurturing learning environment, and align activities with our curriculum and initiatives.

The role emphasizes strong communication with parents, collaboration with co-teachers, and maintaining developmental progress records. A proactive, caring educator is essential for our center’s success.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have fulfilled a high school program or its equivalent.
• And must meet one of the following: 1) 48 semester hours of college credit including 12 hours in child-related subjects and one year of program experience; 2) bachelor's degree in a child-related field; 3) 6 months of supervised program experience and 24 hours of approved training; 4) 3 months of program experience and an early childhood certificate or CDA.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging lesson plans tailored to young learners aged 12 to 16 months.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized classroom and build positive relationships with children, co-teachers, and parents.
• Track individual child progress and prepare bi-annual progress reports.
• Communicate effectively with parents using the school-provided application.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Infant Teacher to join our exceptional team at Golden Path Academy. Our state-of-the-art facility is committed to excellence, and we offer a nurturing environment for children aged 12 months to 16 months. A successful candidate will be a team player with strong communication skills, a love for children, and a passion for instilling a love for learning. As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for designing and implementing engaging educational programs tailored to our curriculum, procedures, and initiatives.

About This Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Infant Teacher to join our exceptional team at Golden Path Academy. Our state-of-the-art facility is committed to excellence, and we offer a nurturing environment for children aged 12 months to 16 months. A successful candidate will be a team player with strong communication skills, a love for children, and a passion for instilling a love for learning. As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for designing and implementing engaging educational programs tailored to our curriculum, procedures, and initiatives.

What You'll Do

Join our amazing team as a Lead Teacher and provide top-notch developmental care and supervision to children at our center. You will create and maintain a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment that fosters positive relationships with children, co-teachers, and parents. Your role will involve modeling excellent childcare practices, establishing trust, and communicating effectively with parents through a school-provided application.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Developing engaging lesson plans that cater to the needs of our young learners
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
• Tracking individual child progress and preparing bi-annual progress reports
• Fostering positive relationships with parents and communicating effectively with them daily

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have fulfilled a high school program or its equivalent
• And must meet *one* of the following:
• Have 48 semester hours of college credit, including 12 hours in child-related subjects, and one year of program experience
• Have a bachelor's degree in a child-related field
• Have 6 months of supervised program experience and 24 hours of approved training
• Have 3 months of program experience and an early childhood certificate or CDA

Nice To Haves

• A strong desire to grow and develop with our organization
• Enthusiasm and passion for working with children
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach
• A commitment to putting skills into action and making a meaningful impact
• Ambition and a drive to succeed in a dynamic environment

Benefits

After 90 day probation period.

• Health Care Coverage (offered 1st of the month following 30 days of employment)
• Dental
• Vison
• Long term/ short term disability
• Paid time off