Infant Teacher

Full-Time Infant Teacher

River Road Early Learning Center

River Road Early Learning Center is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Infant Teacher to join our team. We are looking for a nurturing professional who possesses extensive infant classroom experience and holds a degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Nursing, or a related healthcare field.

This position is ideal for an individual who understands that the first year of life lays the foundation for lifelong learning. The right candidate will demonstrate a deep knowledge of infant developmental milestones, responsive caregiving practices, and developmentally appropriate curriculum planning.

Position Overview:

The Infant Teacher plays a critical role in fostering cognitive, emotional, physical, and language development during a child’s earliest stages. This individual must be patient, attentive, reliable, and passionate about providing high-quality care and education in a structured, nurturing environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Nursing, Healthcare, or a related field (preferred).
• Extensive experience working in an infant classroom setting.
• Strong understanding of infant developmental milestones.
• Knowledge of state licensing regulations and health/safety standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Dependable and professional.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess each child’s developmental progress.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy classroom environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Support emotional and social development through responsive caregiving.
• Feed, diaper, and comfort infants while maintaining nurturing interactions.
• Encourage language development through reading, music, descriptive language, and open-ended questions.
• Communicate frequently with children, naming objects and actions and modeling rich vocabulary.
• Build positive, professional relationships with families through regular updates.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and staff to ensure seamless classroom management.
• Ensure compliance with all state and local early childhood regulations.
• Recognize and respond to individual needs, including dietary or developmental considerations.

Schedule:

Full-time position

Benefits:

• Center-paid vision and dental insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Optional summer schedule.
• Two weeks off in December.