Infant Teacher Jobs
Infant Teacher jobs are open across early childhood education centers, childcare facilities, and private preschools, at every level from entry-level aide to lead teacher and director, with specializations in infant care, developmental curriculum, and family communication. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Classroom Support & Instruction
- Model Christ-centered values through interactions, attitude, and daily practices.
- Support the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate spiritual, social, emotional, and academic activities.
- Assist with setup, supervision, and facilitation of classroom learning centers, routines, and experiences.
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate environment following all licensing, state quality standards, and CACFP requirements.
- Provide consistent supervision, engagement, and care for children.
- Support the execution of daily schedules, transitions, and classroom management strategies.
- Track attendance and assist with documentation of care routines and developmental notes as directed.
Team Collaboration
- Partner closely with the Lead Teacher to ensure smooth daily operations and a joyful, unified classroom culture.
- Communicate proactively with the other staff regarding classroom needs, child updates, and support required.
- Demonstrate flexibility in assisting other classrooms or academy-wide needs when requested.
- Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, and academy events.
Family Engagement
- Greet families warmly and maintain positive, Christ-centered relationships.
- Provide basic daily communication as requested by the Lead Teacher or Academy Leadership.
- Direct family concerns to the Lead Teacher or Academy Leadership promptly and professionally.
Academy and Operational Support
- Assist with classroom housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, sanitizing toys, and restocking supplies.
- Support academy initiatives, spiritual practices, and special events.
- Uphold Lionheart’s policies, mission, and safety standards at all times.
- At least 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED required.
- Meets all state minimum standards and qualifications for an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher.
- Previous experience in a licensed child care facility is preferred but not required.
- Alignment with Lionheart’s mission and values.
- Positive peer and family relationships; willingness to grow and receive coaching.
- Criminal background check required.
Competencies
- Spiritual Alignment: Lives out Christ-centered values in daily interactions.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Works cooperatively with staff and leadership.
- Intentional Relationships: Builds trust with children, families, and staff.
- Heart to Serve: Joyfully serves with humility and strength.
- Tenacity & Adaptability: Perseveres through challenges and responds creatively to change.
- Effective Communication: Clearly communicates with teammates and supports positive family interactions.
Skills
- Safety & Compliance: Maintains sight-and-sound supervision, adheres to licensing, state quality, and CACFP requirements, and ensures a safe and clean classroom.
- Curriculum Support: Helps facilitate classroom activities and routines.
- Child Engagement: Builds nurturing, spiritually encouraging relationships with children.
- Documentation: Assists with attendance, care routines, and notes in support of Lead Teacher or Academy Leadership.
- Professional Communication: Supports positive family interactions and team collaboration.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Successful onboarding and retention of new teachers.
- Positive feedback from mentees, families, and team members.
- Compliance with all state licensing, NAC, CACFP, and safety standards.
- Accurate and timely completion of documentation.
- Demonstrated teamwork and alignment with Lionheart’s mission and values.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our mission to provide Christ-centered care and education for the children we serve.
Classroom Support & Instruction
- Model Christ-centered values through interactions, attitude, and daily practices.
- Support the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate spiritual, social, emotional, and academic activities.
- Assist with setup, supervision, and facilitation of classroom learning centers, routines, and experiences.
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate environment following all licensing, state quality standards, and CACFP requirements.
- Provide consistent supervision, engagement, and care for children.
- Support the execution of daily schedules, transitions, and classroom management strategies.
- Track attendance and assist with documentation of care routines and developmental notes as directed.
Team Collaboration
- Partner closely with the Lead Teacher to ensure smooth daily operations and a joyful, unified classroom culture.
- Communicate proactively with the other staff regarding classroom needs, child updates, and support required.
- Demonstrate flexibility in assisting other classrooms or academy-wide needs when requested.
- Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, and academy events.
Family Engagement
- Greet families warmly and maintain positive, Christ-centered relationships.
- Provide basic daily communication as requested by the Lead Teacher or Academy Leadership.
- Direct family concerns to the Lead Teacher or Academy Leadership promptly and professionally.
Academy and Operational Support
- Assist with classroom housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, sanitizing toys, and restocking supplies.
- Support academy initiatives, spiritual practices, and special events.
- Uphold Lionheart’s policies, mission, and safety standards at all times.
- At least 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED required.
- Meets all state minimum standards and qualifications for an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher.
- Previous experience in a licensed child care facility is preferred but not required.
- Alignment with Lionheart’s mission and values.
- Positive peer and family relationships; willingness to grow and receive coaching.
- Criminal background check required.
Competencies
- Spiritual Alignment: Lives out Christ-centered values in daily interactions.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Works cooperatively with staff and leadership.
- Intentional Relationships: Builds trust with children, families, and staff.
- Heart to Serve: Joyfully serves with humility and strength.
- Tenacity & Adaptability: Perseveres through challenges and responds creatively to change.
- Effective Communication: Clearly communicates with teammates and supports positive family interactions.
Skills
- Safety & Compliance: Maintains sight-and-sound supervision, adheres to licensing, state quality, and CACFP requirements, and ensures a safe and clean classroom.
- Curriculum Support: Helps facilitate classroom activities and routines.
- Child Engagement: Builds nurturing, spiritually encouraging relationships with children.
- Documentation: Assists with attendance, care routines, and notes in support of Lead Teacher or Academy Leadership.
- Professional Communication: Supports positive family interactions and team collaboration.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Successful onboarding and retention of new teachers.
- Positive feedback from mentees, families, and team members.
- Compliance with all state licensing, NAC, CACFP, and safety standards.
- Accurate and timely completion of documentation.
- Demonstrated teamwork and alignment with Lionheart’s mission and values.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our mission to provide Christ-centered care and education for the children we serve.
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Who's Hiring
- Primrose Schools10
- The Learning Experience10
- The Malvern School8
- Childtime Learning Centers7
- La Petite Academy6
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in infant teacher jobs.
- Current infant and child CPR and first aid certification
- Child Development Associate credential or early childhood education degree
- Experience working directly with infants aged six weeks to twelve months
- Knowledge of safe sleep practices and SIDS prevention guidelines
- Ability to meet state-mandated caregiver-to-child ratio requirements
- Strong written communication skills for daily parent reports and documentation
Tips for Your Infant Teacher Job Search
Highlight infant-specific certifications prominently
Infant care roles screen heavily on credentials. Lead your resume with your CPR and first aid certification, any infant-toddler CDA credential, and state-required childcare training hours. Generic early childhood credentials buried at the bottom get skipped.
Tailor your resume to developmental milestones
Hiring directors want proof you understand the zero-to-twelve-month window. Replace vague phrases like 'cared for children' with specific language about tummy time routines, bottle feeding schedules, sleep-safe practices, and tracking motor and language development milestones.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists infant teacher openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by ratio requirements
Infant rooms carry strict state-mandated caregiver-to-child ratios that vary significantly by state. When targeting openings, prioritize centers whose posted ratios align with your experience level so you're not stepping into a staffing structure you haven't handled.
Prepare for a working interview in the room
Many infant programs ask finalists to spend time on the floor with babies before making an offer. Practice narrating your actions aloud, responding calmly to simultaneous cries, and demonstrating safe holds, since directors are watching your instincts as much as your answers.
Negotiate start date around your background check timeline
Infant teacher offers are routinely contingent on fingerprinting and background clearance, which can take one to three weeks depending on your state. When negotiating your start date, build that window in explicitly so you don't lose the offer over a clearance delay.
Infant Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most infant teachers?
The companies hiring the most infant teachers right now include Primrose Schools, The Learning Experience, and The Malvern School, with the largest share of openings in New Jersey, Ohio, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. National childcare chains and independently operated infant centers both appear consistently among active hirers.
How many infant teacher jobs are remote?
About 0% of infant teacher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most hands-on infant care requires in-person presence. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or flexible arrangements include infant curriculum development, family education coordination, and early childhood training and coaching roles.
How do you become an infant teacher?
Start by completing a high school diploma or GED, then pursue a Child Development Associate credential focused on infant and toddler care. Many states require a minimum number of early childhood education credit hours, so check your state's childcare licensing requirements. Obtain infant CPR and first aid certification, complete any required background checks, and apply to entry-level infant room positions to build direct experience.
How do you get hired as an infant teacher with little or no experience?
Start by applying to assistant or aide roles in infant rooms, where centers often hire candidates who demonstrate calm temperament and a willingness to learn over those with credentials alone. Volunteering at a licensed childcare center, completing a CDA practicum, or working in a family childcare home builds the documented infant-specific hours that directors look for when hiring candidates new to the field.
What does the infant teacher interview process look like?
Most infant teacher interviews begin with a phone screen covering your availability, certifications, and experience with babies specifically. A center director or lead teacher then conducts an in-person interview focused on your approach to safe sleep, feeding routines, and communicating with parents. Many programs follow with a floor observation, where you spend time in the infant room so the team can assess how you interact with and respond to babies in real time.
Where can I find and apply to infant teacher jobs?
You can find and apply to infant teacher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your location, experience level, and credentials, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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