Benefits:

Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement

Free Registration for all your children

Free childcare for 1st child and 50% off 2nd child

Paid time off and holidays

Supportive Environment

No nights and weekends

Recognition programs

Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

401(k)

Infant Teacher – We are a team dedicated to leading and inspiring the growth of young children.

The Goddard School in Happy Valley, Oregon is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Infant Teacher to join our team! At our preschool, we put our teachers first—because they put our children first. If you have a passion for working with babies and creating a loving, responsive environment, we’d love to meet you.

No Nights or Weekends!

Your Role as an Infant Teacher

Responsive Care & Development

Provide attentive, nurturing care to infants, meeting their individual needs

Foster secure attachments through consistent and responsive interactions

Support developmental milestones through sensory-rich, age-appropriate activities

Maintain detailed daily records of feeding, sleeping, and developmental progress

Safe & Engaging Environment

Create a calm, clean, and stimulating classroom designed for infants

Ensure all health, safety, and sanitation standards are consistently met

Supervise infants closely during all activities, including tummy time, feeding, and rest

Family Communication

Build trusting relationships with families through open, daily communication

Share updates on each child’s day, progress, and developmental achievements

Partner with parents to support each child’s unique routine and needs

Team Collaboration

Work closely with co-teachers and leadership to maintain a supportive classroom

Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s in early childhood education preferred

Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred

Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting preferred

Strong communication skills with families and team members

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and actively engage in infant care routines

If you’re a warm, patient, and energetic caregiver who finds joy in supporting the earliest stages of development, we invite you to join our community. Help us create a foundation for lifelong learning in a state-of-the-art, nurturing environment.

Apply today and make a meaningful impact from the very beginning of a child’s journey.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.