Infant Room Teacher Westside Christian Daycare and Preschool Davenport, IA Job Details Full-time From $12.50 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee discount Professional development assistance Childcare Qualifications Hygiene practices (early childhood general education) Personal service experience with children Cleaning Feeding for children Child Development Associate Certification Full Job Description Westside Christian Daycare and Preschool is looking for a caring, energetic, and dependable Infant Room Teacher who is committed to our mission of providing high-quality child care to families on the west side of Davenport and surrounding areas. Our infant room is home to 8 little ones ranging from 6 weeks to 11 months old. If you love baby giggles, tiny socks, and never knowing exactly what the next five minutes will bring, this may be the position for you. This is not a "sit at a desk" kind of job. Our infant teachers spend their days: changing diapers at record speed rocking babies to sleep preparing snacks and bottles wiping noses and cleaning messes reminding little ones to use gentle hands giving hugs to babies who are heartbroken one minute and laughing the next tracking diaper changes, food intake, nap time, and play time fun in timely manner working closely with families and teammates to provide excellent care The ideal candidate is flexible, patient, communicates well with others, and has a good sense of humor, because sometimes the baby you just changed will immediately need another diaper.

Qualifications:

CDA preferred OR willingness to pursue a CDA through the TEACH Early Childhood® Program Experience working with children ages 0-2 Must genuinely enjoy working with infants and toddlers Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly

Benefits Include:

No nights or weekends Paid holidays Supportive team environment Opportunity for professional growth in early childhood education

Pay:

From $12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person