Lead Infant Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Mountain Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Lakes Country Day School seeks a caring Infant Teacher for a full-time position dedicated to nurturing infants. Responsibilities include engaging in play, ensuring safety, and communicating with parents. The role emphasizes teamwork and a supportive environment, providing ample opportunity for child development activities.

Benefits

Paid time off- vacations, holidays, personal and sick time

Paid professional development

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Fluent in reading and writing English.
• Prior experience caring for infants is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Caring for infants ages 3 to 17 months, including feeding and diapering.
• Creating daily classroom plans and routines.
• Communicating effectively with parents.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Child Development Understanding

Job description

Summary

Mountain Lakes Country Day School is seeking a caring and dedicated individual to join our infant team. This full-time position is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Responsibilities include:

• Caring for infants ages 3 to 17 months, including feeding, diapering, and engaging in play
• Ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of all children in your care
• Communicating effectively with parents
• Reading stories, playing, and providing a nurturing and stimulating environment
• Implementing age-appropriate, developmentally enriching activities

You'll be part of a supportive team of four experienced infant teachers.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with young children and demonstrate patience, attentiveness, and a genuine love for infants.

Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide care and supervision for a small group of children.
• Create daily classroom plans and routines.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and engaging environment for all children at all times.
• Demonstrate a growing understanding of child development through daily interactions, written documentation, and communication with families.
• Accurately record daily activities, injuries, and notable behaviors using daily sheets, and complete required incident or injury reports.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff to ensure consistency and transparency in care.
• Attend staff meetings, school events, and program-related activities as required.
• Participate in professional development and training sessions in accordance with state requirements.
• Follow all mandated procedures related to diapering, handwashing, feeding, and general hygiene.
• Maintain open communication with coworkers and parents to support a collaborative care environment.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Must be able to read and write English fluently
• Prior experience caring for infants is strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children in a group setting
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits

• Paid time off- vacations, holidays, personal and sick time
• Paid professional development