Position Overview
The Infant Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing, safe, and engaging classroom environment for mobile infants. This role requires a warm, responsive caregiver who understands early childhood development and is passionate about supporting infants during their most critical stages of growth.
Infant Teachers at The Goddard School implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, maintain strong communication with families, and ensure all licensing and health regulations are met.
Key Responsibilities
Child Development & Curriculum
- Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with The Goddard School’s educational philosophy.
- Support developmental milestones including motor skills, sensory exploration, language development, and social-emotional growth.
- Engage infants through music, reading, sensory play, and hands-on exploration.
- Maintain daily documentation of feeding, diapering, naps, and developmental observations.
Health & Safety
- Ensure a safe, clean, and sanitary classroom environment at all times.
- Follow all state licensing regulations and school policies.
- Adhere to safe sleep practices and proper diapering and sanitation procedures.
- Closely supervise infants to ensure their well-being.
Family Communication
- Maintain open, positive, and professional communication with parents.
- Provide daily reports and developmental updates.
- Build trusting relationships with families and respond promptly to questions or concerns.
Team Collaboration
- Work cooperatively with co-teachers and school leadership.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
- Support a positive and respectful school culture.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting preferred.
- Knowledge of infant development and early learning best practices.
- CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and engage in active caregiving throughout the day.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Work Environment
This position requires frequent sitting on the floor, lifting infants, and engaging in hands-on activities. The Infant Teacher must be able to respond quickly to the needs of children in their care.
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.
