Lead Infant Teacher

Kido USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free childcare for children 18 months+

Small child-to-teacher ratios

2 weeks PTO in the first year

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Disability & life insurance

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Kïdo International Preschool in Austin, TX is hiring an Infant Teacher to provide developmentally appropriate care for infants and to support their growth with nurturing guidance. You will build strong relationships with children, families, and your teaching team in a licensed preschool setting.

As part of our team, you will plan activities, follow routines, and document milestones while adhering to health, safety, and licensing standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 and meaningful interactions.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans.
• Follow individual infant routines for feeding, diapering, naps, and daily care.
• Follow safe sleep practices and all health, safety, sanitation and 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.

Skills

Infant care

Communication

Team collaboration

Observation & documentation

Parent communication

Professional development

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in ECE / related field

CDA credential preferred

CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Job description

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.

Infant Teacher - Kïdo International Preschool | Early Childhood Education

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.

At Kïdo, we believe great educators Listen, Learn, and Lead.

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.

Why Join Kïdo?

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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
• Paid sick time
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities

Our Values: Listen. Learn. Lead.

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.

Ready to Grow With Kïdo?

If you are passionate about infant teaching, infant care, early childhood education, and child development, apply today!

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/

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.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

17 - 21 USD per hour(River Place)