Infant Teacher

We are seeking a qualified Infant Teacher to join our team at The Covenant Creche. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with babies and toddlers, and will possess the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and enriching environment for our young students.

• Implement the Preschool/Infant curriculum under the direction of the Director of the center.
• Plan, prepare, and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans to provide a safe, healthy, and educational program for young children.
• Independently follow work directions and guidance as assigned to complete daily functional tasks.
• Guide babies and toddlers through education/development programs.
• Think on their feet and respond to each child's needs efficiently.
• Display a patient and calm personality coupled with a loving approach to every child.
• Contribute positively to the behavior and social interaction of the children.
• Build secure relationships with the children.
• Work closely with the principal and department head to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
• Keep a diary of the day's events for parent perusal.
• Report accidents, illness, and unusual behavior of children to the principal, head of department, and parents.
• Observe and assess the developmental progress of children.
• Ensure safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Maintain preschool areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Use interpersonal skills, tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Communicate effectively through oral and written means.
• Ensure close communication with parents throughout the day as needed.
• Lift, carry, and transport children up to 50 pounds.
• Participate in physical care of preschool and infant/toddler children.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Change diapers and toilet children as required.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment for children.
• Identify and correct safety hazards.
• Report faulty or malfunctioning equipment.
• Provide first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to ill and injured children.
• Clean and sanitize classroom and play area equipment.
• Maintain a clean work environment throughout the day.
• Attend staff development activities, workshops, and conferences.
• Conduct parent conferences and prepare written assessments of the developmental progress of assigned children as specified by the Virginia Department of Education.
• Provide a positive role model at all times.

• Child Development Associate or 60 college credits in early childhood development.
• High school diploma or associate degree (recommended).
• CPR certified and trained.
• Complete background check and health examination.
• Previous experience in a preschool.
• A passion for working with babies and toddlers.
• Patient, nurturing, and thoughtful.
• Good communication skills.
• Maintain discretion around children's records.
• Principles of child development, child care, preschool, and infant/toddler activities.
• Preparation and implementation of lesson plans appropriate to a preschool or infant/toddler environment.
• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Train and provide work direction to field and work experience students and others.

• Child Development Associate.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Current Infant/Toddler CPR, AED, MAT Certification.
• If hired for the Infant/Toddler Program, must be willing to complete Virginia State Continuing Education units in Infant/Toddler course, meeting Virginia's Regulations for Infant/Toddler.

• AFLAC Benefit plan.
• Virginia Childcare Aware Scholarship Program for Training.
• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligible Workplace.