Infant Teacher

Ascensionchildcare; White Marsh (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing and vibrant team as an Infant Teacher, where your passion for early childhood education will shine. In this fulfilling role, you'll create engaging activities that foster sensory exploration and social interaction for infants aged 1-12 months. Collaborate with fellow educators to maintain a welcoming environment, document children's progress, and ensure their safety and well-being. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children while growing professionally in a supportive setting. If you’re ready to embark on this rewarding journey, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

Year-end Bonus

Paid Time-off: Sick Days

Paid Time-off: Vacation Days

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with infants/toddlers or equivalent education.
• Must have a nurturing attitude and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rapport with children and parents, ensuring a nurturing environment.
• Plan activities promoting sensory exploration and monitor child development.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Nurturing Attitude

Physical Interaction with Children

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

High School Diploma

Early Childhood Coursework

Job description

Ascension Child Care Learning Center LLC Infant Teacher Nottingham, MD·Full time Company website Apply for Infant Teacher

Are you passionate about working with children? Do you have experience teaching in a Child Care Center? If your answer is YES, then we would love to connect with you! Ascension Child Care Learning Center is seeking an Infant Teacher to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of a vibrant, nurturing environment while implementing educational programs that support the development of our children. As a vital member of our organization, the Infant Teacher will be pivotal in fostering inclusivity and cultivating meaningful interactions with children ages 1-12 months, thereby nurturing their growth and development within a supportive learning environment. If you're ready to embark on this fulfilling journey with us, let's chat – this may be the perfect career opportunity for you!

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Infant Teacher will:

Foster Relationships

• Maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to cultivate a school environment that is welcoming and nurturing for every child.
• Plan and implement engaging activities that promote sensory exploration, motor skills, and social interaction.
• Monitor and document each child’s development progress, identifying milestones and areas for growth.
• Assist with daily routines, including feeding, diapering, and nap time, ensuring that each child’s needs are met.
• Ensure cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of the facility and all equipment for children’s use.
• Foster a classroom environment that actively encourages parental involvement.
• Deliver reports on potential concerns about the students to management as needed.

Professional Development

• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in early childhood education.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1-year experience working with infant/toddlers and/or preschoolers in an approved setting or 1 year of college (30 semester hours) or combination of experience and college equal to 1 year
• Must have a caring and nurturing attitude towards children
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must meet all suitability for employment criteria set by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) including criminal background check and medical report

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent is preferred
• High School Diploma, certificate of high school equivalency or successful completion of college courses for credit
• 6 semester, 90 clock hours or equivalent of approved early childhood coursework and 3 semester, 45 clock hours or the equivalent of approved infant/toddler coursework or 6 semester, 90 clock hours or equivalent of infant/toddler specific coursework
• At least 9 clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents and the public
• Approved training in supporting breastfeeding practices
• 3 clock hours in ADA Compliance
• Must have Medication Administration Certification
• Must have CPR First Aid Certification
• Basic health and safety training

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Ability to interact with the children and all staff members physically and verbally.
• Ability to perform the following physical activities: stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, and bend.
• At times, be able to lift amounts up to 50lbs.

JOB TYPE

SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:00pm

SALARY

Compensation will be determined by the candidate’s level of education and experience!

• $16.00-$18.00/hourly

BENEFITS

• Year-end Bonus
• Paid Time-off: Sick Days; Vacation Days

EEO STATEMENT

Ascension Child Care Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse community of classroom teachers and staff. We embrace and celebrate diversity in all its dimensions, striving to cultivate an inclusive culture founded on mutual respect, fostering positive intergroup relationships, and building solidarity.