Infant Teacher

Cheder Menachem; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheder Menachem Preschool in Wilkes-Barre, PA, is seeking a caring Infant Room Teacher to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. The role emphasizes responsive caregiving, building strong relationships with children and families, and working collaboratively with a classroom teaching team.

The ideal candidate will have experience with infants in early childhood settings, a warm and professional demeanor, and a solid understanding of developmentally appropriate practice.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants in an early childhood setting.
• Warm, loving, and responsive approach to infant care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practice.
• Ability to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Reliability, professionalism, and a genuine love for young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive infant care and nurture infants in a classroom.
• Build responsive relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate with the classroom teaching team to support daily routines.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and organized learning environment.

Skills

Infant care

Warmth & responsiveness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

DAP knowledge

Reliability

Job description

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Cheder Menachem Preschool is seeking a caring and experienced Infant Room Teacher to join our team.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Experience working with infants in an early childhood setting.
• A warm, loving, and responsive approach to infant care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An understanding of developmentally appropriate practice.
• The ability to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Reliability, professionalism, and a genuine love for young children.

Our infant teachers are an important part of each child’s earliest school experience. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of responsive caregiving, building strong relationships with children and families, and working collaboratively with a classroom teaching team.

Join a warm, supportive school community where excellent teachers are valued!

Days: Monday-Thursday.
Hours: 8:45 AM - 2:00 PM.