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Legacy Child Enrichment Center

Infant Teacher

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$35,284 / year median in North Carolina

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Overview We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Infant Teacher to join our vibrant early childhood education team. In this role, you will create a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment for infants, fostering their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. Your expertise will help lay the foundation for lifelong learning by implementing developmentally appropriate activities, managing classroom routines, and collaborating with families to support each child's unique needs. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact during the critical early years of a child's growth. Responsibilities Design and implement age-appropriate curriculum plans that promote early childhood development and learning through play-based activities. Utilize learning management systems (LMS) and educational technology tools to track student progress and tailor instruction accordingly. Conduct ongoing assessments of infants' developmental milestones, including motor skills, language acquisition, and social-emotional growth, using assessment-driven instruction methods. Manage classroom routines efficiently, ensuring a safe, clean, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration and independence. Collaborate with colleagues on lesson planning, curriculum development, and implementing instructional strategies aligned with early childhood education standards. Engage with families regularly to communicate progress, address concerns, and provide guidance on developmental milestones and educational activities at home. Apply behavior management techniques to foster positive social interactions and resolve conflicts effectively among young children. Requirements Proven experience working with infants or in early childhood education settings; preschool or toddler care experience is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of childhood development principles, literacy education, math fundamentals for young children, and physical education activities suitable for infants. Familiarity with special education needs and experience working with children with disabilities or developmental delays. Ability to develop engaging lesson plans that incorporate instructional design principles and learning technology tools such as LMS platforms. Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and connect with families. Understanding of educational compliance regulations related to early childhood programs and licensing standards. Demonstrated classroom management skills combined with conflict management strategies tailored for young learners. Experience in assessment techniques for student performance data analysis and implementing academic interventions within multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). Knowledge of Montessori methods or other specialized early childhood teaching philosophies is a plus. Join us in shaping the future by nurturing the earliest learners! This role offers a rewarding environment where your dedication helps children thrive during their most formative years while supporting your professional growth in early childhood education practices.
Pay:
$16.50 - $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location:
In person