Infant Teacher

River Road Presbyterian Church; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Center-paid vision and dental insurance

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Optional summer schedule

Two weeks off in December

Job summary

River Road Presbyterian Church is hiring a Full-Time Infant Teacher at the River Road Early Learning Center. This role is designed for individuals passionate about early childhood development, aiming to foster cognitive, emotional, physical, and language growth in infants.

The ideal candidate will work in a nurturing environment, ensuring safety and meeting developmental milestones while maintaining professional relationships with families. Benefits include center-paid vision and dental insurance, paid time off, and a supportive work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in an infant classroom.
• Knowledge of state licensing regulations.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess each child’s developmental progress.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Build positive relationships with families.

Skills

Experience working in an infant classroom setting

Strong understanding of infant developmental milestones

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Dependable and professional

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Nursing, Healthcare, or a related field

Job description

Full-Time Infant Teacher

River Road Early Learning Center

This position is ideal for an individual who understands that the first year of life lays the foundation for lifelong learning. The right candidate will demonstrate a deep knowledge of infant developmental milestones, responsive caregiving practices, and developmentally appropriate curriculum planning.

Position Overview

The Infant Teacher plays a critical role in fostering cognitive, emotional, physical, and language development during a child’s earliest stages. This individual must be patient, attentive, reliable, and passionate about providing high-quality care and education in a structured, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an infant classroom setting.
• Strong understanding of infant developmental milestones.
• Knowledge of state licensing regulations and health/safety standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Dependable and professional.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Nursing, Healthcare, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess each child’s developmental progress.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy classroom environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Support emotional and social development through responsive caregiving.
• Feed, diaper, and comfort infants while maintaining nurturing interactions.
• Encourage language development through reading, music, descriptive language, and open-ended questions.
• Communicate frequently with children, naming objects and actions and modeling rich vocabulary.
• Build positive, professional relationships with families through regular updates.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and staff to ensure seamless classroom management.
• Ensure compliance with all state and local early childhood regulations.
• Recognize and respond to individual needs, including dietary or developmental considerations.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Center-paid vision and dental insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Optional summer schedule.
• Two weeks off in December.