Infant toddler Teacher Full Time Stable Monday Friday Schedule

Children's Lighthouse Early Learning School; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Job summary

Children’s Lighthouse of Chantilly is seeking an Infant/Toddler Teacher for a full-time role at our Chantilly, VA location. This position runs Monday–Friday, 8:30AM–5:30PM and involves caring for infants and toddlers with loving, consistent routines, ensuring safety, emotional connection, and open communication with families.

You will foster developmental activities, maintain daily care routines, and contribute to a positive, nurturing classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Prior infant and/or toddler childcare experience required.
• Must meet Virginia childcare employment requirements, including background checks.
• CPR/First Aid preferred, or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to follow health, safety, supervision, and sanitation procedures every day.

Responsibilities

• Daily Care - Feeding, diapering/toileting, nap supervision, and transitions.
• Safety - Active supervision, eyes-on awareness, and anticipating risks before they happen.
• Classroom Care - Maintaining clean, sanitary classroom routines including bottles, food, toys, and diapering areas.
• Child Support - Comforting children with calm, steady, nurturing responses.
• Learning Activities - Supporting music, sensory play, language development, and fine/gross motor activities.
• Family Communication - Keeping daily notes accurate for meals, naps, diapers, mood, and needs.
• Teamwork - Helping support classroom ratios and working respectfully with the team.

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus

Title

Infant toddler Teacher Full Time Stable Monday Friday Schedule

Location

Children’s Lighthouse of Chantilly — Chantilly, VA

Mission

Create Joy

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:30PM

Pay

$17–$21/hour based on experience, reliability, and qualifications

About Us

At Children’s Lighthouse of Chantilly, our mission is simple: Create Joy

We are building an early learning school where children feel safe, loved, and known — and where teachers are respected for the important work they do every day. We are looking for a warm, dependable Infant/Toddler Teacher who enjoys caring for our youngest learners and understands that safety, routines, and emotional connection matter.

Experience Needed

This role is best for someone who has already worked in a licensed childcare, preschool, daycare, or early learning setting with infants and/or toddlers. Because this classroom requires strong safety habits and confidence with daily care routines, prior infant/toddler experience is required.

What You’ll Do

You will help care for infants and toddlers through consistent, loving, hands-on care.

Responsibilities include

• Daily Care - Feeding, diapering/toileting, nap supervision, and transitions
• Safety - Active supervision, eyes-on awareness, and anticipating risks before they happen
• Classroom Care - Maintaining clean, sanitary classroom routines including bottles, food, toys, and diapering areas
• Child Support - Comforting children with calm, steady, nurturing responses
• Learning Activities - Supporting music, sensory play, language development, and fine/gross motor activities
• Family Communication - Keeping daily notes accurate for meals, naps, diapers, mood, and needs
• Teamwork -Helping support classroom ratios and working respectfully with the team

What We’re Looking For

The right person is:

• Warm, patient, and emotionally steady
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable with lifting, bending, floor time, and active classroom work
• Calm during crying, transitions, and big toddler feelings
• Coachable and willing to follow safety and health procedures consistently
• Team-first and respectful with children, families, and coworkers

Requirements

• Prior infant and/or toddler childcare experience required
• Must meet Virginia childcare employment requirements, including background checks
• CPR/First Aid preferred, or willingness to obtain
• Ability to follow health, safety, supervision, and sanitation procedures every day

What Success Looks Like

You are successful in this role when:

• Babies and toddlers are safe, soothed, engaged, and cared for with consistency
• Classroom routines run smoothly
• Diapering, feeding, nap, and sanitation routines are dependableFamilies feel confident and supported
• Your classroom feels calm, loving, and well-supervised

Why Join Us

• Supportive early learning school environment
• Meaningful work with infants and toddlers
• Paid training/professional development, if applicable
• Growth opportunities for strong performers
• A mission-driven culture focused on safety, respect, and joy