Infant Daycare Teacher

Summary

The Infant Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants. This role focuses on meeting each child’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs through responsive caregiving, consistent routines, and positive interactions. The Infant Teacher supports early brain development, builds secure attachments, and works closely with families to ensure continuity of care between home and school.

Duties

Child Care & Development

• Provide warm, responsive, and attentive care to infants at all times
• Support infants’ social-emotional development by building trust and secure attachments
• Observe and respond to individual cues related to hunger, sleep, comfort, and engagement
• Encourage age-appropriate developmental milestones such as tummy time, crawling, grasping, and early communication

Health, Safety & Licensing Compliance

• Follow all state licensing, safe sleep, and supervision guidelines at all times
• Practice safe sleep procedures
• Maintain proper sanitation of bottles, toys, diapering areas, and classroom surfaces
• Accurately document feedings, diaper changes, naps, and daily care routines

Daily Routines & Caregiving

• Prepare and safely feed bottles and/or baby food according to individual feeding plans
• Diaper infants following proper hygiene and sanitation procedures
• Maintain consistent yet flexible routines that meet each infant’s needs

Curriculum & Learning Environment

• Implement developmentally appropriate activities that promote sensory exploration and early learning
• Read, sing, talk, and interact with infants throughout the day to support language development
• Create a calm, engaging classroom environment that supports infants’ growth and curiosity

Family Communication

• Communicate daily with parents regarding their child’s care, routines, and milestones
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all family interactions

Team Collaboration & Professionalism

• Work cooperatively with co-teachers, assistants, and administrators
• Accept feedback and participate in ongoing training and professional development
• Model positive behavior, patience, and professionalism at all times

Requirements

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred
• Prior experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting
• Ability to pass required criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Professional references required