Little Scholars Learning Center

Little Scholars Learning Center is seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Infant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. We are looking for an educator who understands that every cuddle, conversation, and interaction helps build the foundation for a child's future learning and development.

Our Infant Teachers create warm, responsive, and nurturing environments where babies feel safe, loved, and encouraged to explore the world around them. Using the Learning Beyond Paper curriculum, teachers provide intentional learning experiences that promote cognitive, language, physical, social-emotional, and sensory development while meeting each child's individual needs.

If you are passionate about caring for infants and celebrating every developmental milestone, we invite you to become part of our Little Scholars family.

Position Title: Infant Teacher

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 8-hour shifts
• No weekends

Compensation:
Competitive pay based on education, experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Little Scholars Learning Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Professional Development and Continuing Education Opportunities

The Infant Teacher is responsible for providing exceptional care and early learning experiences for children from a few weeks through approximately 18 months of age. This position includes implementing the Learning Beyond Paper curriculum, creating monthly lesson plans through the Learning Beyond Paper portal, conducting developmental observations and assessments, and fostering each infant's cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory, and physical development through nurturing interactions and responsive caregiving.

The ideal candidate will create a calm, loving, and stimulating classroom environment while building strong partnerships with families and supporting each child's unique developmental journey.

• Implement the Learning Beyond Paper curriculum with fidelity and enthusiasm.
• Create and submit monthly lesson plans using the Learning Beyond Paper curriculum portal.
• Provide individualized, developmentally appropriate learning experiences based on each infant's developmental stage.
• Encourage language development through talking, singing, reading, and responsive interactions.
• Plan sensory activities that promote exploration, curiosity, and cognitive growth.
• Support gross and fine motor development through age-appropriate activities and tummy time.
• Foster secure attachments through consistent, nurturing caregiving.

• Conduct ongoing developmental observations and assessments.
• Monitor and document developmental milestones.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and portfolios.
• Individualize activities to support each child's growth and development.

• Provide attentive and responsive care to meet each infant's individual needs.
• Follow individualized feeding, sleeping, and care schedules.
• Prepare bottles and assist with feeding according to center policies.
• Change diapers promptly while maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
• Soothe and comfort infants with patience, warmth, and consistency.
• Support transitions as infants reach new developmental milestones.

• Maintain a calm, organized, clean, and welcoming classroom.
• Ensure learning materials and sensory experiences are safe and developmentally appropriate.
• Follow all safe sleep practices and infant care regulations.
• Maintain continuous supervision of infants throughout the day.

• Build trusting, positive relationships with families.
• Communicate daily regarding feedings, diaper changes, naps, activities, and developmental milestones.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and classroom documentation.
• Participate in parent conferences and family engagement activities.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all communications.

• Follow all state licensing regulations and center policies.
• Adhere to safe sleep guidelines and infant supervision req