Infant Teacher - WEST

Benefits: 401(k) matchingDental insuranceFree food & snacksPaid time offTraining & developmentVision insurance About SAGE PREP At SAGE PREP, we believe children are capable of more than the world often expects of them, and that belief begins in our infant rooms. The first year of life is when the foundation for language, trust, and curiosity is built. Our infant teachers create that foundation through warm, attentive care and a language-rich environment where every coo, babble, and first word is met with a response. Who You Are You love babies, and families can feel it the moment they walk into your classroom. You are patient, gentle, and deeply attentive, noticing the small cues that tell you an infant is hungry, tired, or ready to explore. You take safety seriously in every detail, from safe sleep practices to bottle handling. You stay calm and organized in a room that rarely slows down, and you communicate with families in a way that helps them feel confident leaving their child in your care. What You’ll Do Nurturing Care Provide responsive, loving care that builds secure attachments with each infantFollow each infant’s individual feeding, sleeping, and diapering schedulePrepare and serve bottles and age-appropriate foods according to family instructions, CACFP guidelines, and safe handling procedures, including proper labeling and storage of breast milk and formula Safety and Supervision Follow safe sleep practices at all times: infants placed on their backs to sleep, in an approved crib, with nothing else in the cribComplete and document regular sleep checksProvide active supervision and maintain proper ratios at all timesFollow all health, sanitation, and diapering procedures to prevent the spread of illnessRespond to emergencies according to SAGE PREP policies and procedures Early Learning and Development Create a language-rich environment by talking, singing, narrating daily routines, and reading to infants every dayPlan and lead developmentally appropriate activities that support motor, sensory, language, and social-emotional growthEncourage tummy time, exploration, and early milestonesObserve and document each infant’s development and share observations with leadership Family Partnership Complete accurate daily reports in ProCare, including feedings, diapering, naps, and activitiesGreet families warmly at drop-off and pickup and share positive updates about their child’s dayRefer questions about developmental progress to the Director or Assistant Director, who lead progress conversations with families Classroom Environment Keep the classroom clean, sanitized, organized, and invitingMaintain toys and materials in safe, sanitary conditionFollow SAGE PREP’s uniform and personal phone policies; personal phones are not used in classrooms except for ProCare What You Bring Required A genuine love for infants and very young childrenHigh school diploma or equivalentExperience caring for infants in a childcare or early learning settingKnowledge of safe sleep practices and infant care routinesStrong attention to detail and the ability to keep accurate recordsDependability and punctualityCurrent Infant and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification, or the ability to obtain it within your first 20 daysAbility to pass a comprehensive background check and fingerprinting Preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with an infant/toddler focusAssociate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related fieldExperience in a Quality Rated programExperience using ProCare or a similar family communication app Ready to Nurture Our Youngest Scholars? If you have a gentle heart, a sharp eye for safety, and a passion for helping babies grow, we would love to meet you. Apply today!