Infant Teacher

About This Role

White Birch Center, a progressive early education center located in Henniker, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Infant Teacher to join our full-time Infant 1 classroom. This position involves working with children ranging from 6 weeks to 1 year old, fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports each child’s growth and development.

What You'll Do

• Provide a safe, warm, and engaging environment for infants to grow and thrive.
• Support developmental milestones through age-appropriate activities and play.
• Build trusting relationships with children and their families through open communication and care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Collaborate with the teaching team and support achieving the center’s goals, culture, and curriculum vision.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations and White Birch Center policies.
• Supervise, engage with, and guide children using positive behavior strategies and the “good inside” approach.
• Plan and implement curriculum aligned with Teaching Strategies GOLD, including individualized assessments and portfolios.
• Follow all White Birch Center policies and NH Child Care Licensing Rules, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Stay current with training requirements, completing a minimum of 18 professional development hours annually.
• Represent White Birch Center positively in all settings, supporting our mission to enrich lives and strengthen community.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare or early education setting.
• Strong understanding of infant development and a passion for early childhood education.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 9 Early Childhood Education college credits from a regionally accredited college or university OR at least 3 credits in child growth and development and documentation of 1000 hours working within a Licensed Early Childhood Center.
• Minimum of one year's experience working with children in an early childhood environment.
• Experience with young infants highly preferred.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Dental insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Professional Development
• Employee childcare discount
• Flexible schedule