Infant Room Teacher

Summary

This role is where foundational care meets the spark of early discovery. As an Infant Room Teacher, you are a vital part of the support system for infants aged 8 weeks to 18 months. You will work alongside our Lead Teachers to ensure our smallest students have a safe, stimulating sanctuary to grow, explore, and thrive from the very first hello of the morning.

Duties

• Collaborative Care: Provide attentive and loving care, ensuring every infant's physical and emotional needs are met.
• Curriculum Catalyst: Implement hands-on, sensory-based activities that promote motor skills, language acquisition, and social interaction.
• Sanctuary Maintenance: Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized "home-away-from-home" that adheres to the highest health and safety standards.
• Growth Support: Organize and maintain educational materials and equipment specifically designed for infant development.
• Connection & Communication: Engage positively with parents and guardians, providing heart-centered updates on their child’s milestones and daily progress.
• Continuous Learning: Participate in professional development and team meetings to enhance your skills in early childhood excellence. 

Requirements

• Professional Competencies: Proactive self-starter who demonstrates a continuous growth mindset and a commitment to process improvement.
• Educational Background: Currently hold an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Team Spirit: A collaborative mindset and the ability to follow guidance while bringing your own passion to the classroom.
• Heart & Soul: Patience, compassion, and a genuine interest in supporting the growth of our infants.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to engage in the standing, bending, and lifting required to keep our infants safe and engaged.
• Essentials: First Aid/CPR certification and the ability to pass all required background clearances.

Schedule:

• Shift: Consistent coverage for our 1st shift (between 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
• Availability: Full-time or Part-time options available; may include occasional academy events outside of regular hours.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with infants in a childcare setting is preferred. Foundational knowledge of Montessori or STEAM educational frameworks, with a proven ability to adapt and excel in specialized learning environments is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Impactful Experience: Opportunity to see your care directly impact the developmental milestones of our youngest learners.
• Unique Career Piece: Gain high-value experience at the intersection of early childhood education and community support.
• Networking: Connect with dedicated education leaders and professionals focused on high-quality learning environments.
• Mentorship: Receive specialized guidance and training from the leadership to help you grow in your educational career.
• Total Rewards: Competitive compensation and a supportive team environment that values your contribution.

About Us

Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC, is a unique educational organization that offers a new teaching style to break traditional barriers of learning repetitive lessons in a prepared routine environment. Our goal is to create a more interactive, hands-on learning environment that is technology-focused and can integrate classroom-to-home management.