Infant Teacher

Job Description

Infant Teacher (3 Positions Available)

Little Scholars Academy
Locations: Los Angeles, CA and Long Beach, CA
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Position Type: Full-Time

Join a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day

At Little Scholars Academy, we believe that the first years of a child's life are some of the most important. Every smile, every first word, every new skill, and every milestone matters. We are looking for three exceptional Infant Teachers who are passionate about early childhood education and committed to providing a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

As a NAEYC-accredited program, we take pride in maintaining high-quality standards while creating a supportive workplace where teachers are valued, respected, and encouraged to grow professionally. If you love working with young children, enjoy building meaningful relationships with families, and believe in the power of early learning, we would love to meet you.

About the Position

The Infant Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality care and education for children ages 12 months to 24 months. This position focuses on supporting children's physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development through responsive caregiving, intentional teaching, and developmentally appropriate practices.

Our Infant Teachers create warm, nurturing environments where children feel safe to explore, discover, and build confidence as they learn about the world around them.

Essential Responsibilities

Child Development and Care

• Provide loving, responsive, and individualized care for infants and toddlers.

• Support developmental milestones through play-based learning experiences.

• Foster positive relationships that help children develop trust, confidence, and independence.

• Maintain consistent routines for feeding, diapering, sleeping, and daily care.

• Use positive guidance techniques to support social-emotional development.

• Ensure active supervision of children at all times.

Curriculum and Learning

• Implement developmentally appropriate experiences aligned with The Creative Curriculum.

• Create engaging learning environments that encourage curiosity, exploration, and discovery.

• Plan activities that support all areas of development.

• Observe, document, and assess children's progress using the DRDP.

• Individualize learning experiences based on children's interests, strengths, and developmental needs.

• Maintain accurate and timely child assessments and documentation.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Follow all Community Care Licensing, Title 22, and Title 5 regulations and requirements.

• Conduct daily health screenings and monitor children's well-being.

• Follow proper sanitation, diapering, handwashing, feeding, and health procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.

• Participate in emergency preparedness drills and safety procedures.

• Ensure compliance with all program policies and procedures.

Family Partnerships

• Build positive and respectful relationships with families.

• Communicate daily regarding children's routines, development, and accomplishments.

• Utilize Learning Genie to document observations and communicate with families.

• Participate in parent conferences, family engagement activities, and school events.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Professional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fellow teachers and administration to support program goals.

• Attend staff meetings, professional development trainings, and required workshops.

• Participate in NAEYC accreditation efforts, quality improvement activities, and classroom evaluations.

• Support program initiatives related to DRDP, CLASS, ERS, and continuous quality improvement.

• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Care and Development.

• Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher preferred.

• Candidates who meet educational requirements and are willing to obtain a California Child Development Permit are strongly encouraged to apply.