Summary
We are seeking energetic, creative educators to lead an infant room. The ideal candidate will provide a nurturing and safe environment for infants to develop and reach age-appropriate milestones and demonstrate good judgment in caring for and playing with each infant/toddler. The ideal candidate also has an excitement for learning and is patient, calm, and flexible.
Duties
- Provide a safe and loving environment for the infants in his/her care
- Give bottles to infants as provided by parents
- Feed infants' solid foods as age appropriate and provided by parents
- Change diapers as needed
- Soothe infants by singing to and cuddling them
- Mimic infant sounds,talk to infants, and read books
- Supervise infants on the floor as they play with age appropriate toys
- Put infants in cribs for nap time
- Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are kept clean
Requirements
- Meet annual professional development requirements
- Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
- Caring individual who enjoys teaching young children
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment
- Must pass a Federal Government background check and a health screening
- Must be a US citizen
Benefits
- Paid PTO and Federal Holidays
- 50% of Health Insurance
- Wages commensurate with experience
Minimum Education : None
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Education/Training
Minimum Experience : None
Location : Arlington, VA