Infant & Toddler Teachers

Phoenixville Area Children’s Learning Center; Phoenixville (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premium coverage

Childcare tuition discount 65%

Annual bonus opportunities

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Phoenixville Area Children’s Learning Centers is seeking warm, dependable Infant and Toddler Teachers to join our team. You will create nurturing classrooms where infants and toddlers feel safe, loved, and supported as they explore, learn, and reach developmental milestones.

The role requires a CDA or higher and at least 2 years of experience working with young children. Join a mission-driven nonprofit that values collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful impact in our community.

Qualifications

• CDA credential or higher required.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children required.
• Knowledge of infant and toddler development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Warm, patient, and responsive approach to caring for young children.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Current PA clearances and First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Genuine passion for helping infants and toddlers learn, grow, and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, responsive care that supports each child’s development.
• Create engaging, play-based learning experiences for infants and toddlers.
• Support milestones in language, movement, social-emotional development, and early learning.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized classroom environment.
• Follow individual feeding, sleeping, diapering, and care routines.
• Observe children’s development and plan meaningful experiences from observations.
• Build strong relationships with children and families through consistent communication.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and center leadership to provide high-quality care.

Skills

CDA credential

2+ years experience

Infant/toddler development

Patience & empathy

Team player

Clearances & CPR

Education

CDA or higher

Job description

About Us

For 60 years, Phoenixville Area Children’s Learning Centers (PACLC) has provided children with an environment of love and learning. As a nonprofit early childhood education program, we create safe, nurturing, play-based environments where children build relationships, explore their world, and develop the skills they need to thrive.

Our teachers are at the heart of what we do. We offer a supportive, collaborative workplace where educators are valued, encouraged to grow, and given the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for children and families.

About the Role

We are looking for warm, dependable, and experienced Infant and Toddler Teachers who genuinely enjoy working with our youngest learners. Our teachers create nurturing classrooms where children feel safe, loved, and supported as they explore, learn, and reach important developmental milestones.

Position Details

• Full-time, year-round positions
• Infant and Toddler classrooms
• Consistent weekday schedule

What You'll Do

• Provide nurturing, responsive care that supports each child’s individual needs and development.
• Create engaging, play-based learning experiences for infants and toddlers.
• Support developmental milestones in language, movement, social-emotional development, and early learning.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized classroom environment.
• Follow individual feeding, sleeping, diapering, and care routines while encouraging growing independence.
• Observe children’s development and use those observations to plan meaningful experiences.
• Build strong relationships with children and families through consistent communication.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and center leadership to provide high-quality care.

What We're Looking For

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or higher required
• At least 2 years of experience working with children required
• Knowledge of infant and toddler development and developmentally appropriate practices
• A warm, patient, and responsive approach to caring for young children
• Dependable, organized, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Current PA clearances and First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• A genuine passion for helping infants and toddlers learn, grow, and thrive

Why Join the PACLC Team?

• PACLC pays 90% of employee health insurance premiums
• 65% employee childcare tuition discount
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability coverage
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Mission-driven nonprofit organization
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families in our community

If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we'd love to welcome you to the PACLC team.

Phoenixville Area Children’s Learning Centers does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, employment, or the provision of services. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.