Infant Toddler Educator

Summary

Infant Educator (0–18 Months)

Little Feathers Learning Center is seeking a compassionate, attentive, and dedicated Infant Educator to join our team. This role is centered on providing nurturing, responsive care that supports each infant’s unique needs, routines, and early development in a calm, loving environment.

Our Infant Educators build strong, secure relationships with children through individualized care, gentle guidance, and meaningful connection. You will support feeding, sleep, diapering, sensory exploration, and early developmental milestones while partnering closely with families to ensure consistency between home and school.

If you have a heart for working with babies, value intentional, relationship-based care, and are committed to creating a safe, peaceful, and developmentally appropriate space for our youngest learners, we would love to welcome you into our Little Feather family.

Duties

Responsibilities – Infant Educator

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and responsive environment that supports each infant’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs
• Follow and document individualized care plans, including feeding, sleeping, diapering, and comfort routines
• Maintain strict adherence to safe sleep practices, sanitation procedures, and health guidelines
• Support early development through age-appropriate sensory play, tummy time, and gentle exploration
• Build strong, trusting relationships with infants to promote attachment, emotional security, and comfort
• Communicate daily with families through Kangarootime, including feeding logs, nap times, diapering, photos, and developmental notes
• Observe and track developmental milestones and share progress with leadership and families as appropriate
• Maintain a clean, calm, and organized classroom environment that meets licensing and safety standards
• Respond promptly and compassionately to infants’ needs, cues, and emotional signals
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent, high-quality care and smooth classroom operations
• Uphold all Nevada licensing, QRIS, and center policies at all times

Requirements

Requirements & Qualifications – Infant Educator

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent required (Early Childhood Education coursework or CDA preferred)
• Must meet all Nevada licensing, fingerprinting, and background check requirements
• Previous experience working with infants (0–18 months) in a licensed childcare or early learning environment preferred
• Strong understanding of infant development, including feeding routines, safe sleep practices, sensory development, and early motor skills
• Ability to provide nurturing, responsive, and consistent care that supports attachment, emotional security, and individualized routines
• Knowledge of and commitment to health and safety standards, including diapering, sanitation, and safe sleep policies
• Comfortable following and documenting individualized feeding, sleeping, and care schedules for each child
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusting partnerships with families and team members
• Physically able to meet the demands of infant care (lifting, bending, standing, and active engagement)
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented with a strong commitment to maintaining a clean, calm, and organized environment
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and required trainings

Benefits

Benefits of Joining Little Feathers Learning Center

• Supportive, values-driven work environment that prioritizes respect, positivity, and teamwork
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a critical stage of early childhood development
• Accumulated Paid Time Off (PTO) that grows with your time and commitment
• Rest / Mental Health Days to support work-life balance and overall well-being
• Approximately 16 paid days off per year (including PTO, rest/mental days, and applicable holidays)
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Career growth within a growing, community-centered learning center
• Discounted childcare for eligible staff families (if applicable)
• Paid training and required certifications (as applicable)
• Consistent scheduling within a nurturing, well-structured program
• Collaborative leadership that values educator input and recognizes dedication
• Work in a thoughtfully designed environment aligned with whole-child development