Infant Teacher - Full time

The Learning Experience; Bastrop (TX); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Bastrop, TX is seeking an Infant Teacher to provide loving care and age-appropriate learning experiences for our youngest students.

You will create a safe, engaging classroom, support early development, and collaborate with families and staff to ensure a positive and nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• One year of professional teaching experience preferred, or six months required.
• Associate degree in ECE or related field preferred, or HS diploma/GED required.
• Experience with infants and a caring, nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, nurturing care to infants, including feeding, diapering, and routines.
• Create a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to support early development and sensory exploration.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Communicate with parents about daily activities, milestones, and progress.
• Maintain accurate daily records of feeding, diapers, naps, and observations.
• Follow Texas childcare licensing requirements and center health and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers and center leadership to support a team environment.

Education

Associate degree in ECE or related field

HS diploma or GED (required)

Job description

Join Our Team!

We're excited to open The Learning Experience in Bastrop, TX, and are looking for a caring, energetic, and experienced Infant Teacher to join our team!

At The Learning Experience, you can have the opportunity to create a positive and engaging learning environment for preschool children, where "happy happens here" is not just a motto but a way of life. We are looking for a preschool teacher committed to helping children learn, play, grow, and thrive and providing the tools they need to succeed academically and emotionally.

As an Infant Teacher, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, loving, and engaging classroom where our youngest learners can grow, explore, and thrive.

What You'll Do

• Provide attentive, nurturing care to infants, including feeding, diapering, and supporting daily routines.
• Create a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities that support early development, sensory exploration, and motor skills.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Communicate with parents about their child's daily activities, milestones, and progress.
• Maintain accurate daily records, including feeding, diaper changes, naps, and developmental observations.
• Follow Texas childcare licensing requirements and all center health and safety procedures.
• Work closely with other teachers and center leadership to create a supportive, team-oriented environment.

As a Infant Teacher, you will:

• Previous experience working with infants
• Be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children.
• Genuine love for working with babies and supporting early childhood development.
• Patience, reliability, and strong communication skills.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and center leadership.
• Build relationships with families and colleagues, creating a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.
• Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children's latest adventures and achievements through various avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.

Do You:

• Have a genuine passion for the education and care of children?
• Have one year of professional teaching experience (preferred) or six months of professional teaching experience (required)?
• Have an associate degree or higher in ECE or related degree (preferred) or High school diploma/GED (required)?

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to be part of a brand new center and help build something special for families in the Bastrop community. You'll work alongside a supportive leadership team and have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in children's lives.