Lead Infant Teacher

Village Voyager LLC DBA Kido International Preschool; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for children 18 months+

Small child-to-teacher ratios

2 weeks PTO in the first year

Paid holidays

Company-paid short-term disability and

life insurance

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Job summary

Village Voyager LLC DBA Kido International Preschool in Austin, Texas seeks a Lead Infant Teacher. You will provide nurturing care for infants, support development, and collaborate with a dedicated teaching team to create engaging daily experiences.

The role requires 1+ year of infant care experience; a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred, with CPR/First Aid certification, and CDA credential considered a plus. This position emphasizes growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with infants or young children in licensed settings.
• Degree in ECE, Child Development, Education or related field preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred; CDA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, nurturing care for infants in a licensed classroom.
• Support social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development through play.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities based on needs.
• Follow infant routines for feeding, diapering, naps, and daily care.
• Maintain a safe, clean classroom and follow safety requirements.
• Observe and communicate children's progress to families and team.
• Collaborate with teammates to provide high-quality infant care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and coaching.

Skills

Infant experience

Infant care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patience and nurturing

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

CDA credential preferred

CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Job description

Lead Infant Teacher

Village Voyager LLC DBA Kido International Preschool Austin, Texas, United States

About this position

Kïdo International Preschool is a global early childhood education organization creating high-quality learning experiences for children and families. Our programs bring together Reggio Emilia and Montessori-inspired practices with innovative approaches to early learning and child development.

We’re committed to creating a supportive, collaborative workplace where early childhood educators can grow their skills, build meaningful careers, and make a lasting impact on young children.

Kïdo International Preschool is hiring a nurturing and experienced Infant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. If you love working with infants and are passionate about infant care, child development, and early learning, we want to meet you!

As an Infant Teacher, you will provide safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care and learning experiences for infants while building strong relationships with children, families, and your teaching team.

What You'll Do

• Provide responsive, nurturing care for infants in a licensed childcare or preschool classroom.
• Support infants' social-emotional, cognitive, physical, sensory, and language development through play, exploration, and meaningful interactions.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans based on children's individual needs, interests, and developmental milestones.
• Follow individual infant routines for feeding, diapering, naps, and daily care.
• Follow safe sleep practices and all health, safety, sanitation, and state licensing requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and engaging infant classroom environment.
• Observe, document, and communicate children's developmental progress and milestones.
• Communicate regularly with parents and families about their child's development, routines, experiences, and progress.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Work collaboratively with your teaching team to provide consistent, high-quality infant care.
• Participate in professional development, coaching, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Model Kïdo's core values of Listen, Learn, and Lead every day.

What We're Looking For

• 1+ year of experience working with infants or young children in a licensed childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education setting.
• Experience working specifically with infants strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of infant development, child development, and developmental milestones.
• Ability to provide warm, responsive, and attentive infant care.
• Ability to create and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Dependable, patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic approach to working with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field preferred.
• CDA credential preferred, particularly for Lead Infant Teacher opportunities.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

At Kïdo International Preschool, we combine global early childhood practices with inspiration from Reggio Emilia and Montessori to create engaging learning environments for children and educators.

Professional Growth

• Professional development, training, coaching, and mentorship
• Opportunities for career advancement and internal growth
• Collaborative team environment
• Free childcare for children 18 months and older for up to two children
• Small child-to-teacher ratios
• 2 weeks of PTO in the first year
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Health, vision, and dental insurance

Listen: We listen to children, families, and one another and respond to individual needs with care and intention.

Learn: We are curious educators who continuously grow our knowledge of infant development and early childhood education.

Lead: We take initiative, support our teammates, and create meaningful experiences that help children thrive.

Salary Information

The pay range for this role is:
17 - 21 USD per hour (River Place)

$17 - $21Hourly Wage

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced fingerprint-based background check. Kido is an equal opportunity employer.

Discover more About Kïdo by visiting our website at: https://kidoschools.com/us/ OR check us out at: https://www.facebook.com/kidoamerica and https://www.instagram.com/kidoamerica/