Infant Teacher – Supportive, Structured, Growth-Focused Center - Chesapeake, VA

Summary

We are building a professional, supportive childcare team and are seeking a nurturing, dependable Infant Lead Teacher who truly understands the importance of early development.

This is more than a daycare position — this is a long-term opportunity to grow within a center that values its staff, families, and the children we serve.

We are looking for an experienced educator who is passionate about caring for infants and toddlers in a structured, engaging, and loving environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable being on their feet, sitting on the floor, and actively participating both indoors and outdoors throughout the day while providing meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.

At Bundle of Love we respect, support, and celebrate our teachers

Available shifts

7:00AM – 3:30PM

Duties

Primary Responsibilities

• Greet every parent or child in a cheerful, upbeat and joyous manner
• Plan, organize, and implement "Learn through Play" Instructional Curriculum in a Christian learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Create age-appropriate lesson plans and incorporate handwriting, crafts, games, hands on activities, field trips and daily homework to support curriculum.
• Maintain a small group by monitoring the children's safety
• Must be able to lift, pull, push, or hold 20-30 pounds
• Establish classrooms rules and behavior procedures
• Enforce all student administration policies and state governing rules
• Report physical or developmental problems that may require further attention
• Update parent(s) via school app, email or telephone
• Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines as well as recognizing and documenting allergies of each child
• Maintain the cleanliness and neatness of the center and all its parts (ie: bathrooms, classrooms, kitchen, etc.)

*Only serious applicants please.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience

• High school education required
• Background check required
• 2 year of professional childcare experience
• CPR/First Aid certification required
• Proven record of effective communication and ethical professional decision-making

Nice To Haves

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• CDA ( We will help you obtain this*)
• Comfortable working with infants and/or 3-year-old toddlers.
• Possess the ability to open and or close facilities periodically.

Benefits

What We Offer:

✔ Competitive pay ($13.50–$17/hr based on experience)

✔ 4-day work week option (after 90 days for eligible staff)

✔ 5 Paid Holidays (after 90 days)

✔ 2 Paid Personal Days

✔ Paid Birthday Off

✔ Quarterly Performance Bonuses

✔ $250 Annual Retention Bonus (after 1 year)

✔ Paid required training

✔ Supportive, drama-free leadership

✔ Help Obtain CDA

We protect our teachers from burnout and believe in clear expectations and team

support.