INFANT TEACHER

Infant Care & Curriculum:

• Provide high-quality, responsive care to infants (0–18 months), including feeding, diapering, napping, and hygiene routines.
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate daily activities to support motor, language, sensory, emotional, and social development.
• Monitor developmental milestones and adjust activities accordingly.
• Establish secure and trusting relationships with each infant through consistent, nurturing interactions.
• Create a learner-centred environment where children can explore, experiment, and interact to learn.
• Participate actively in assessing the needs of the children.
• Establish good relationships with parents as partners in care and education.
• Keep abreast of the latest educational development and to continually upgrade one’s skills and knowledge.

Classroom Management:

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment in compliance with licensing standards.
• Follow strict sanitation and hygiene protocols for all toys, surfaces, feeding equipment, and changing areas.
• Ensure ratios are maintained at all times and notify the Principal and HR of any staffing or safety issues.

Paperwork & Documentation:

• Daily Logs: Accurately complete daily logs for each infant, including feeding times, diaper changes, naps, and general mood or health notes.
• Developmental Observations: Conduct regular, structured observations to track each child’s progress across key domains (motor, language, cognitive, emotional).
• Assessment Reports: Complete semesterly developmental checklists and progress reports
• Incident Reports: Write clear, objective incident or injury reports when applicable, ensuring they are reviewed and signed by parents and supervisors.
• Lesson Planning: Submit weekly lesson plans based on individual and group developmental needs, aligned with your center’s philosophy (e.g., play-based, Montessori, etc.).
• Parent Communication: Maintain up-to-date records of communication with parents, including mails in LittleLives, memos, and in-person updates.
• Licensing & Compliance Forms: Ensure all child files (immunizations, permissions, emergency contacts) are complete and report any discrepancies or expirations to administration.