Infant Room Teacher - Bright Oak Preschool Academy (6 weeks - 12 months )
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
We are seeking a nurturing, attentive, and developmentally-focused Infant Room Teacher to join our early childhood education team. This position is responsible for the care, supervision, and development of infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months. The ideal candidate will provide a safe, stimulating environment that supports each infant’s individual growth, while building strong relationships with families and coworkers.
Duties
Key Responsibilities:
Caregiving Daily Routines:
- Provide responsive, warm, and loving care to each infant.
- Follow and document individualized feeding and sleeping schedules.
- Maintain cleanliness, diapering routines, and sanitation procedures according to state licensing and center policies.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children at all times, both indoors and outdoors.
- Maintain accurate daily records for each child, including meals, sleep, diaper changes, and developmental observations.
Developmental Support:
- Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that support infant development in areas such as:
- Gross and fine motor skills
- Sensory exploration
- Language and early communication
- Social and emotional development
- Track and document developmental milestones using center-approved tools and share progress with parents during conferences and daily communication.
Communication Teamwork:
- Develop positive relationships with infants and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Collaborate with co-teachers and support staff to create a cohesive classroom environment.
- Communicate with parents daily through written logs, apps, or in person, providing updates and addressing questions or concerns.
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions as required.
Developmental Milestones You Will Support:
- Lifting head and gaining neck control
- Rolling over, sitting up, crawling
- Beginning to babble and mimic sounds
- Reaching for and grasping toys
- Responding to name and facial expressions
- Developing attachment and early social-emotional connections
Requirements
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and move swiftly between the floor and standing positions.
- Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, active environment.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required
- Knowledge of infant developmental milestones and early childhood best practices.
- Strong communication, observation, and organizational skills.
About Us
Bright Oak Preschool Academy is an upcoming preschool being built off of Maybank Highway on John's Island, SC. We are a privately held, locally owned school that will serve students from infants (6wks) to Pre-K (5yrs). Our school will embrace a child-centered, project-based curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and a work environment that fosters collaboration, inclusivity, creativity, and safety. In an effort to support local working parents, we will provide care from 6:30am to 6:30pm year-round with the exception of most federal holidays, including the week between December 25th and January 1st.