Infant Teacher (Christian Preschool)

Little Lambs Children's Center; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Wellness resources

Competitive salary

Job summary

Little Lambs Children's Center in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an infant teacher to provide a safe, nurturing environment for infants with developmentally appropriate activities. You will observe, plan and document milestones while maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring consistent care.

The role requires DCF 40 hours, First Aid/CPR certification, and the ability to lift and care for infants. Join a dedicated team focused on healthy infant development and family collaboration.

Qualifications

• DCF 40 HOURS certification or training in childcare.
• Strong understanding of infant development.
• Patient, kind, and nurturing approach.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• First aid/CPR certification.
• Physical ability to lift and hold infants, bend, kneel, and play on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing environment for infants with age-appropriate activities.
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities to stimulate growth.
• Observe and document infant progress and milestones.
• Communicate with parents about their child's progress and well-being.
• Maintain safety, hygiene, and routine caregiving tasks.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure consistent care.

Skills

Daycare/childcare experience

Child development understanding

Patience and nurturing

Organizational and communication

First aid/CPR certified

Physical ability to lift infants

Education

DCF 40 HOURS training

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Signing bonus
• Wellness resources

An infant teacher is responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for infants, focusing on their developmental needs through age-appropriate activities, close observation, and consistent routines, while also maintaining open communication with parents regarding their child's progress and well-being; key duties include feeding, changing diapers, implementing sensory play, fostering social interaction, and documenting developmental milestones within a classroom setting.

Responsibilities of an infant teacher:

• Child Development: Deep understanding of infant development stages to plan age-appropriate activities that stimulate cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth.
• Classroom Management: Creating a safe and organized learning environment with clear feeding, sleeping, playtime, and transition routines.
• Observation and Assessment: Continuously observe infants to identify individual needs and developmental milestones and document progress through detailed records.
• Parent Communication: Maintaining open communication with parents through regular updates, conferences, and addressing any concerns about their child's development.
• Basic Care: Providing necessary care like feeding, changing diapers, dressing, and hygiene practices.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines for infant care, including proper handling and supervision.
• Team Collaboration: Working effectively with other staff members to ensure consistent care and communication across the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Plan games and activities that are developmentally appropriate
• Design a daily and weekly schedule
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Evaluate children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones
• Communicate with parents and update them on their children’s activities

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a daycare teacher or childcare provider ( DCF 40 HOURS)
• Strong understanding of child development
• Patient, kind, and nurturing
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• First aid/CPR certified
• Physical Ability: Ability to lift and hold infants, bend, kneel, and play on the floor.