Infant/Toddler Teachers Needed!

Summary

Great Beginnings Early Learning Center is seeking warm, patient, and nurturing Teachers and Teacher Assistants to join our Infant and Toddler Program! We are a faith-inspired early learning environment that values professionalism, teamwork, and a genuine love for young children during their most important developmental years.

In these roles, you will help support the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of infants and toddlers through responsive caregiving, engaging interactions, and a safe, structured classroom environment. Teachers and Assistants work together to create a nurturing atmosphere where children feel secure, supported, and encouraged to explore the world around them.

Daily routines such as feeding, diapering, playtime, music, story time, and early learning activities are approached intentionally to foster connection, communication, and early developmental milestones. Staff members also partner closely with families to ensure each child’s individual needs are understood and supported.

If you are passionate about early childhood education, dependable, patient, and excited to make a meaningful impact during a child’s earliest years, we would love to meet you!

Duties

• Assist in the development and implementation of lesson plans and daily activities based on the A Beka Book Christian curriculum, with a focus on sensory play, language development, and age-appropriate exploration for infants and toddlers.
• Provide attentive and responsive care including feeding, diapering, comforting, and supporting daily routines in a nurturing and respectful manner.
• Create a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment while maintaining appropriate sanitation and hygiene standards for infant/toddler care.
• Support children’s early developmental milestones including motor skills, social interaction, communication, and emotional security.
• Maintain frequent communication with parents through the Brightwheel App, verbal updates, written notes, and developmental observations.
• Maintain an organized classroom environment including decorating and preparing materials that support early learning and sensory exploration.
• Be aware of and follow all center policies, health procedures, and state licensing regulations at all times.
• Maintain professional growth through continuing education opportunities provided by the center or independently, in accordance with licensing standards and center policies.
• Maintain a positive attitude, patience, and a strong understanding of early childhood development, particularly in infants and toddlers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience, preferably with infants or toddlers.
• CDA, AA, BA, teacher’s credential, or equivalent in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• High energy with the ability to engage and interact warmly with young children throughout the day.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced childcare environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Solid understanding of infant and toddler developmental stages and needs.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Must clear a full background check and pass required health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the A Beka Book Curriculum.
• Experience using the Brightwheel App for parent communication and documentation.
• Medical Administration Training (MAT) Certificate.
• Daily Health Observation (DHO) certification.
• CDA, 90 clock hours, 12 university credits in a child-related field, AA in Early Childhood Education, or BA in a child-related field.

Benefits

• FT (Monday-Friday between the hours of 7am-6pm)
• Medical, Dental, Vision (Kaiser)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Training
• Professional Development Assistance
• Referral Program