Infant DayCare Teachers (Full-Time)
**Strong Start Early Care & Education | **
Strong Start Early Care & Education is hiring experienced Infant Teachers to join our high-quality early childhood program around Danbury and Norwalk, CT.
If you are passionate about infant care, early childhood development, and working in a supportive, professional environment, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a program that truly invests in its educators.
Pay & Benefits
- $20+/hour (based on experience and qualifications)
- Opportunities for raises and career growth
- 15 paid holidays (including Christmas–New Year closure)
- Up to 20 additional PTO days
- Health insurance (employer-paid)
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition assistance (Early Childhood Education)
- Paid professional development & training
- Childcare discounts for employees
- Modern, clean, state-of-the-art classrooms
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe, nurturing, and responsive care for infants
- Plan and implement curriculum aligned with CT Early Learning & Development Standards
- Support infants' social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment
- Communicate daily with parents (updates, reports, conferences)
- Follow all licensing regulations and NAEYC standards
- Work collaboratively with the teaching team and leadership
Requirements
- 1+ years of infant classroom experience (required)
- 1+ years in early childhood education (required)
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
- Knowledge of infant development and best practices
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday–Friday
- 8-hour shifts