Early Childhood Infant Teacher

Summary

An Infant Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants, typically aged 6 weeks to 18 months.

Infant teachers play a pivotal role in fostering early childhood development by promoting physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth in the youngest learners.

They create an environment that prioritizes the well-being and individualized care of each infant.

Duties

Infant Care:

• Provide attentive care to infants, including feeding, diapering, and maintaining nap schedules.

• Foster attachment and bonding through positive interactions and responsive caregiving.

Curriculum Development:

• Develop and implement age- appropriate activities that support infant development, including tummy time, sensory exploration, and early language experiences.

• Create a nurturing and responsive environment that encourages exploration and learning.

Safety and Hygiene:

• Ensure a safe and clean environment by following health and hygiene guidelines, including sanitation and infection control procedures.

• Maintain a secure and baby-proofed classroom.

Parent Communication:

• Establish open and regular communication with parents or guardians to share daily updates on infant care routines, milestones, and needs.

• Conduct parent -teacher conferences to discuss goals, achievements, and areas for improvement.

Emotional Support:

• Provide emotional support to both infants and their families during the transition from home to daycare setting.

• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that eases separation anxiety.

Developmental Milestones:

• Track and document developmental milestones and behaviors, sharing observations with parents and caregivers.

Creative Activities:

• Organize and lead age-appropriate creative activities that stimulate sensory exploration, fine and gross motor skills, and cognitive development.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other teachers and support staff to ensure the smooth operation of the childcare center and coordinate activities for different age groups.

Continuous Professional Development:

• Stay updated on best practices in infant care, early childhood education, and child development through training, workshops, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor 's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field ( preferred).

• CPR and First Aid certification (often required)

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with infants.

• Knowledge of infant development milestones and best practices in infant care and early childhood education.

• Background check and fingerprinting (often required).

• Immunization records and health screenings (often required)

• Experience working with infants in a childcare or early childhood setting (preferred).

Nice To Haves

* Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.

* Childhood Development Associate

Benefits

* Paid holidays, vacation, and paid training.

* TECTA or Child Development Associate with opportunities of furthering education.