Infant Teacher

Company: ALC/LVMA
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified Infant Teacher to nurture and develop infants. An infant teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and infant educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.There are both Full-time and Part-Time Infant Teacher positions available.Competitive Infant Teacher Pay: $15-$18 per hour depending on experienceFull-Time Infant Teacher benefits include:Health BenefitsPaid Time Off401K with 3% employer matchDiscounted childcareFree Martial Arts trainingPart-Time Infant Teacher benefits include:401K with 3% employer matchDiscounted childcareFree Martial Arts trainingResponsibilitiesDevelop a careful and creative program suitable for infantsEmploy a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach childrenObserve each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteemEncourage children to interact with each otherGuide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculumOrganize nap and feeding schedules and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all timesTrack children's progress and report to parentsCommunicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psycheCollaborate with other educatorsMaintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standardsSkillsProven experience as an Infant TeacherExcellent understanding of the principles of child developmentFamiliarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classroomsExcellent communication and instructional skillsCool-tempered, friendly and reliableBalance between a creative mind and a practical acumenCertification in child and infant CPRBSc/BA in education or relevant fieldAbout Active Learning Centers:The staff at Active Learning Centers is dedicated to creating an atmosphere that fosters learning, leadership, and fun! Children look forward to their time here and often refer to it as "camp" all year long! We get to know each child as an individual and understand what motivates them. We design activities that engage the children's minds and bodies and teach them the value of teamwork. We respect children's need for space and independence and help them appreciate the differences in all people.

Keywords: ALC/LVMA, Bethlehem , Infant Teacher, Education / Teaching , Bethlehem, Pennsylvania