Infant Caregiver

The Learning Experience - Riverton

Infant Caregiver

Riverton, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Tuition assistance

    Join Our Infant Classroom Team! Are you a nurturing, dependable, and passionate early childhood educator who loves helping little ones grow and thrive? We are looking for a caring Infant Caregiver/Teacher to join our team and create a safe, loving, and engaging environment for our youngest learners. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with infants and their families while supporting their early development through responsive care, play, exploration, and daily routines. If you are patient, compassionate, team-oriented, and passionate about making a difference during those important first years, we would love to meet you!

    Reporting Responsibilities: The Infant Caregiver reports directly to the Center Leadership team.

    Job Description: The Infant Caregiver will plan, implement, and supervise the infant care program as designated by The Learning Experience while demonstrating exceptional professional conduct and consideration for the safety and well-being of the children. The Infant Caregiver will serve in a co-teaching capacity based on center enrollment.

    Qualifications: The Infant Caregiver must comply with the minimum educational standards as set forth by the company and current governmental regulations.

    Experience: Previous experience caring for infants ages 6 weeks to one year.

    Requirements and Certifications:

    Must be at least 18 years of age

    Be of good character and reputation

    Be of sufficient physical, mental and emotional heath to perform job duties satisfactorily

    Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs

    Possess skills, attributes and characteristics conducive to and suitable for dealing with children

    Must speak English well enough to communicate with children, staff, management, and parents

    Must be able to read and write English well enough to prepare, complete and maintain administrative forms and records as required by current governmental regulations and company policies and procedures.

    Knowledge of infant growth and development

    Satisfy the mandatory physical and background checks as required by State and company regulations and policies

    Infant CPR (preferred)

    Working Conditions: The Infant Caregiver shall be primarily assigned to a single childcare center and be able to provide care during normal center hours and adhere to a schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

    Primary Responsibilities: First and foremost, the Infant Caregiver's responsibility will be to maintain the safety and well-being of the children and staff while implementing the Infant program in alignment with company policies, philosophies, and procedures. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

    Demonstrate a working knowledge of all current governmental rules and regulations that pertain to the operation of The Learning Experience centers

    Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all policies and procedures contained in the Operations Manual, Employee Handbook, Student Enrollment Packet, and Curriculum Guides

    Must implement and follow all infant care procedures as mandated in the current governmental rules and regulations and company policies and procedures

    Compile individual observation and feeding/diapering reports on daily basis, maintaining a file on each child as well as supplying the parents with daily communication letter

    Report all incidents immediately to the Center Leadership team, filing the appropriate form and working with the Center Leadership team for resolution and classroom improvement

    Maintain "Tour Ready" classroom

    Attend meetings as requested

    Secondary Responsibilities:

    Support center staff as requested

    Help to maintain the general appearance of the center and its common areas

    Attributes:

    Good character and reputation

    Nurturing

    Cheerful

    Creative

    Responsibile

    Reliable

    Well organized

    Team oritented

    Measures of Performance:

    The Infant Caregiver's performance will be deemed acceptable when he/she:

    Implements the infant program and manages an infant room to the satisfaction of the Center Leadership team, Franchise team, and Corporate Office

    Demonstrates the ability to communicate well with children, parents, staff and management

    Is reliable

    Shows consideration to others

    Maintains a professional appearance and attitude at all times

    Resolves issues in a timely manner

    Follows procedural and record keeping duties accurately and efficiently

    Understands the needs of the children

    Handles constructive feedback and suggestions in a professional manner

    Demonstrates the ability to teach and re-teach individuals educational skills incorporating different styles of learning on a developmentally appropriate levels and keeps accurate records of the child's progress

    Adapts well to change

    It is the policy or the company to encourage employees to explore growth and training as well as support and assist other positions in task and duties above and beyond their normal scope of work.

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.