Infant Teacher

<div class="benefits"> <div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div> <ul> <li>No nights and weekends</li> <li>Childcare discounts</li> <li>Recognition programs</li> <li>Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement</li> <li>Tuition reimbursement</li> <li>401(k)</li> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Dental insurance</li> <li>Health insurance</li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>Training & development</li> <li>401(k) matching</li> <li>Employee discounts</li> <li>Flexible schedule</li> <li>Tuition assistance</li> </ul> </div> <div class="trix-content"> <div> <strong>Infant Teacher – Nurture, Inspire, Grow<br></strong><br> </div><div>The Goddard School in Happy Valley, Oregon is seeking a compassionate and dedicated <strong>Infant Teacher</strong> to join our team! At our School, we put our teachers first—because they put our children first. If you have a passion for working with infants and creating a loving, responsive environment, we’d love to meet you.<br><br> </div><div> <strong>No Nights or Weekends!</strong><br>School Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM<br><br> </div><div> <strong>Your Role as an Infant Teacher<br></strong><br> </div><div> <strong>Responsive Care & Development<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Provide attentive, nurturing care to infants, meeting their individual needs<br><br> </li> <li>Foster secure attachments through consistent and responsive interactions<br><br> </li> <li>Support developmental milestones through sensory-rich, age-appropriate activities<br><br> </li> <li>Maintain detailed daily records of feeding, sleeping, and developmental progress<br><br> </li> </ul><div> <strong>Safe & Engaging Environment<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Create a calm, clean, and stimulating classroom designed for infants<br><br> </li> <li>Ensure all health, safety, and sanitation standards are consistently met<br><br> </li> <li>Supervise infants closely during all activities, including tummy time, feeding, and rest<br><br> </li> </ul><div> <strong>Family Communication<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Build trusting relationships with families through open, daily communication<br><br> </li> <li>Share updates on each child’s day, progress, and developmental achievements<br><br> </li> <li>Partner with parents to support each child’s unique routine and needs<br><br> </li> </ul><div> <strong>Team Collaboration<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Work closely with co-teachers and leadership to maintain a supportive classroom<br><br> </li> <li>Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development<br><br> </li> </ul><div> <strong>What We Offer<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Competitive hourly wage<br><br> </li> <li>Supportive and welcoming team environment<br><br> </li> <li>Medical insurance<br><br> </li> <li>Paid time off and holidays<br><br> </li> <li> <strong>No nights, weekends, or major holidays<br></strong><br> </li> <li>Free childcare for first child; 50% off for additional children<br><br> </li> <li>Free registration for all children<br><br> </li> <li>Retirement plan benefits - 401K<br><br> </li> <li>Professional development & CDA tuition reimbursement<br><br> </li> <li>Teacher recognition programs<br><br> </li> </ul><div> <strong>Qualifications<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education preferred<br><br> </li> <li>Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred<br><br> </li> <li>Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting preferred<br><br> </li> <li>Completion of state-required pre-service training<br><br> </li> <li>Strong communication skills with families and team members<br><br> </li> <li>Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and actively engage in infant care routines<br><br> </li> </ul><div>If you’re a warm, patient, and energetic caregiver who finds joy in supporting the earliest stages of development, we invite you to join our community. Help us create a foundation for lifelong learning in a state-of-the-art, nurturing environment.<br><br> </div><div><strong>Apply today and make a meaningful impact from the very beginning of a child’s journey.</strong></div><div></div> </div>