Benefits:

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Title: Infant toddler Teacher Full Time Stable Monday Friday Schedule Location: Children’s Lighthouse of Chantilly — Chantilly, VA Mission: Create Joy 😊 Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:30PM Pay: $17–$21/hour based on experience, reliability, and qualifications

About Us At Children’s Lighthouse of Chantilly, our mission is simple: Create Joy 😊 We are building an early learning school where children feel safe, loved, and known — and where teachers are respected for the important work they do every day. We are looking for a warm, dependable Infant/Toddler Teacher who enjoys caring for our youngest learners and understands that safety, routines, and emotional connection matter.

Experience Needed

This role is best for someone who has already worked in a licensed childcare, preschool, daycare, or early learning setting with infants and/or toddlers. Because this classroom requires strong safety habits and confidence with daily care routines, prior infant/toddler experience is required.

What You’ll Do You will help care for infants and toddlers through consistent, loving, hands-on care.

Responsibilities include:

Daily Care - Feeding, diapering/toileting, nap supervision, and transitions

Safety - Active supervision, eyes-on awareness, and anticipating risks before they happen

Classroom Care - Maintaining clean, sanitary classroom routines including bottles, food, toys, and diapering areas

Child Support - Comforting children with calm, steady, nurturing responses

Learning Activities - Supporting music, sensory play, language development, and fine/gross motor activities

Family Communication - Keeping daily notes accurate for meals, naps, diapers, mood, and needs

Teamwork -Helping support classroom ratios and working respectfully with the team

What We’re Looking For The right person is:

Warm, patient, and emotionally steady

Reliable and punctual

Comfortable with lifting, bending, floor time, and active classroom work

Calm during crying, transitions, and big toddler feelings

Coachable and willing to follow safety and health procedures consistently

Team-first and respectful with children, families, and coworkers

Requirements

Prior infant and/or toddler childcare experience required

Must meet Virginia childcare employment requirements, including background checks

CPR/First Aid preferred, or willingness to obtain

Ability to follow health, safety, supervision, and sanitation procedures every day

What Success Looks Like You are successful in this role when:

Babies and toddlers are safe, soothed, engaged, and cared for with consistency

Classroom routines run smoothly

Diapering, feeding, nap, and sanitation routines are dependable

Families feel confident and supported

Your classroom feels calm, loving, and well-supervised

Why Join Us

Supportive early learning school environment

Meaningful work with infants and toddlers

Paid training/professional development, if applicable

Growth opportunities for strong performers

A mission-driven culture focused on safety, respect, and joy