Infant Teacher

Summary

Champion Christian Learning Academy is a childcare that provides care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. CCLA's engaging curriculum focuses on Music and Movement; Pre-Literacy and Language; Creative and Expressive Art and Fine Motor; Preschool STEM; and Beginning Sports and Gross Motor. The Infant Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the infant teachers in their classroom, as well as thier own classroom, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months. This role includes managing a team of caregivers, developing and implementing age-appropriate activities, and maintaining communication with parents. The team leader will also be responsible for adhering to licensing and regulatory requirements while fostering the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of infants in their care.

Duties

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Supervision:
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of infant caregivers.
• Provide guidance and support to staff in implementing daily care routines and activities.
• Maintain an organized and clean infant room environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss strategies, concerns, and child development goals.
• Care and Development:
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support infants’ physical, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Establish individualized care plans for each infant, tracking their developmental milestones.
• Ensure high-quality care in diapering, feeding, sleeping, and hygiene routines.
• Build strong, nurturing relationships with infants, fostering trust and a sense of security.
• Communication with Parents:
• Maintain open, ongoing communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and daily routines.
• Provide feedback on developmental milestones and any concerns regarding the child’s well-being.
• Organize parent-teacher meetings as necessary to discuss infants' growth and development.
• Health and Safety:
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all infants in the care of the team.
• Administer first aid or medications when necessary and as per protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of infants’ health, development, and emergency contacts.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with all state and local childcare licensing regulations and standards.
• Stay current on best practices in infant care and early childhood education.
• Conduct regular audits of room cleanliness, safety, and documentation.

Requirements

• Leadership and Supervision:
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of infant caregivers.
• Provide guidance and support to staff in implementing daily care routines and activities.
• Maintain an organized and clean infant room environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss strategies, concerns, and child development goals.
• Care and Development:
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support infants’ physical, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Establish individualized care plans for each infant, tracking their developmental milestones.
• Ensure high-quality care in diapering, feeding, sleeping, and hygiene routines.
• Build strong, nurturing relationships with infants, fostering trust and a sense of security.
• Communication with Parents:
• Maintain open, ongoing communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and daily routines.
• Provide feedback on developmental milestones and any concerns regarding the child’s well-being.
• Organize parent-teacher meetings as necessary to discuss infants' growth and development.
• Health and Safety:
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all infants in the care of the team.
• Administer first aid or medications when necessary and as per protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of infants’ health, development, and emergency contacts.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with all state and local childcare licensing regulations and standards.
• Stay current on best practices in infant care and early childhood education.
• Conduct regular audits of room cleanliness, safety, and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Qualifications:

• Education:
• A degree or certification in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

• Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a childcare setting, specifically working with infants.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within an early childhood program is preferred.
• Skills and Attributes:
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive environment for both staff and infants.
• Knowledge of infant developmental milestones and early childhood education best practices.
• Patient, compassionate, and nurturing demeanor.
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Benefits

·      Paid holidays

·      Accrued paid time off 

·      Yearly bonus based on evaluation

·      Dental and vision insurance offered

·      Tuition reimbursement

·      AFLAC

·      Flexible scheduling

·      Leadership training 

·      Longevity bonus