Childcare Infant/Toddler Teacher

Location: Children’s Lighthouse of Chantilly — Chantilly, VA

Mission: Create Joy 😊

About the Role

We’re hiring an experienced Infant/Toddler Teacher to support our youngest learners with loving care, strong safety habits, and consistent routines. This role is hands-on and fast-moving—ideal for someone who truly enjoys babies and toddlers and understands what quality care looks like.

Responsibilities

• Support daily care routines: feeding, diapering/toileting, nap supervision, transitions
• Provide active supervision at all times (eyes-on, within reach, anticipating safety risks)
• Help maintain safe, clean, sanitary classroom standards (diapering protocols, bottle/food handling, toy sanitation)
• Comfort children and support social-emotional development with calm, consistent responses
• Assist with age-appropriate activities: music, sensory play, language development, fine/gross motor
• Keep daily notes accurate (meals, naps, diapers, mood/needs) and communicate respectfully with families and leadership
• Step in as needed to support ratios and classroom coverage

Requirements

• Prior childcare experience with infants and/or toddlers is required
• Must meet Virginia childcare employment requirements (background checks, etc.)
• CPR/First Aid preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to follow strict safety and health procedures consistently

Qualities We Value

• Warm, patient, and emotionally steady—especially during crying, transitions, and big toddler feelings
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable with a physically active role (lifting, bending, floor time)
• Team-first, coachable, and committed to doing things the right way every day

What Success Looks Like

• Babies and toddlers are safe, soothed, engaged, and cared for with consistency
• Classroom routines run smoothly (feeding/diaper/nap transitions)
• Cleanliness and sanitation are always on point
• Families feel confident and supported

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Free uniforms
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule