Benefits:
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Signing bonus
Training & development
🌟 Infant Teacher – Nurture, Connect, and Grow With Us! 🌟
Location: Sylvania Children’s Center – Toledo, OH Schedule: Full-Time | Two Highly Respected Child Care Centers Accreditations: NAEYC-Accredited | Gold Step Up to Quality Rated
💛 Join a Team That Cherishes Every Milestone — Big or Small
At Sylvania Children’s Center, we believe every giggle, grasp, and gaze is a step toward growth. We’re looking for an Infant Teacher who understands that caring for infants is both a science and an art — a blend of gentle consistency, responsive care, and joyful curiosity.
If you believe love is the foundation of learning, and you want to be part of a supportive, family-like team that values excellence and heart in equal measure, we’d love to meet you.
🌈 Who We Are
For over 30 years, Sylvania Children’s Center has been a trusted, family-centered early childhood program in the Toledo area. We’re proud to be both NAEYC-accredited and Gold Step Up to Quality rated, upholding the highest standards in early care and education.
Our classrooms are calm, warm, and thoughtfully designed to foster connection and discovery — guided by our core values of Excellence, Wellness, Support, Nature, and Diversity.
✨ Your Role: Infant Teacher
As an Infant Teacher, you’ll provide consistent, responsive, and nurturing care to our youngest learners. You’ll support each child’s development through intentional interactions — from tummy time to first steps — while fostering a sense of security and belonging.
You’ll also partner closely with families, honoring their role as their child’s first teacher and keeping communication warm, open, and consistent.
💼 What You’ll Do
Build trusting, loving relationships with each infant in your care
Create a calm, predictable environment that supports exploration and emotional security
Plan simple, sensory-rich activities that stimulate early development and curiosity
Support infants’ routines — feeding, diapering, and rest — with care, patience, and respect
Communicate daily with families through notes, photos, and warm updates
Observe and document growth and milestones in alignment with developmental best practices
Collaborate with co-teachers and leadership to ensure a safe, consistent, and joyful classroom
🎓 What You Bring
CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or related field (or actively pursuing)
Prior experience in an infant or early childhood classroom preferred
A calm, patient, and nurturing demeanor
Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset
Knowledge of infant development and responsive caregiving practices
🌟 What We Expect
Reliable, professional, and compassionate classroom presence
Consistency in routines that help infants feel secure and cared for
Observant, detail-oriented approach to each child’s developmental needs
Collaboration and open communication with your teaching team and families
Commitment to ongoing growth and professional excellence
💛 What We Offer
Paid weekly planning time built into your schedule
Collaborative co-teaching environment and classroom support
Paid mental health days and a workplace that values well-being
Paid in-service trainings and professional development opportunities
Clear advancement paths and leadership opportunities
A mission-driven, respectful culture where educators are truly valued
🌻 Be Part of Something Meaningful
If your heart lights up at baby smiles, first words, and the quiet magic of early learning — you belong here.
👉 Apply today and join Sylvania Children’s Center — where the tiniest hands hold the biggest dreams.