Infant Classroom Teacher

Primary location: Children’s for Children Daycare, Early Education and Care department. Full-time, day shift, 40 hours per week.

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose.

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) and America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Certified as a great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We embrace innovation—together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better, including the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Communication
  • Work with the team to complete clear documentation and written reports (daily reports, lesson plans, newsletters, professional development plans) that facilitate communication with parents, co-workers, and regulatory agents
  • Use a variety of communication strategies to support constructive relationships by being accessible, approachable, and engaged
  • Integrate family requests and traditions into the classroom
  • Provide non-judgmental support for parents and respond quickly to parent concerns
• Assessment
  • Assess each child’s development using progress reports, screening instruments, direct observation, and information from families and other stakeholders
  • Collaborate and communicate assessment information with the classroom team
  • Link assessment information with success-oriented growth opportunities in all developmental domains
• Compliance and Regulations
  • Maintain knowledge of and compliance with NAEYC code of ethics
  • Maintain knowledge of and compliance with city and state regulations and accreditation requirements governing early education and care programs
  • Accurately complete required Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) documentation, follow rules for food service, and attend CACFP training as necessary
• Improvement
  • Participate in improving organizational performance by recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data, and providing input to department discussions
  • Work with the classroom lead to maintain budget targets by recommending purchases, staffing structures, and process efficiencies
• Child Development
  • Collaborate with the team to plan, implement, and communicate age-appropriate activities that facilitate the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of assigned children
  • Provide responsive, developmentally appropriate care for guiding children’s behavior and engagement, such as inquiry, redirection, verbalizing feelings, encouraging problem-solving, and setting consistent limits to help children develop inner control
  • Maintain and demonstrate high-level knowledge of child development and evidence-based practice
  • Provide care and supervision of children in a child care or classroom setting

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of work experience in a related job discipline
• Preferred: Certification in first aid, recognizing child abuse, and recognition of common childhood diseases

Pay

Expected starting pay range: $17.49 - $20.99 per hour. Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.