Head Infant Teacher

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Strong Start Early Care & Education

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Posted about 2 months ago

Full Time

Wilton, Connecticut

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide safe, nurturing, and responsive care for infants while planning and implementing curriculum aligned with state standards. Maintain a clean, organized classroom environment and communicate daily with parents regarding child progress.

Qualifications

Job Description

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

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Strong Start Early Care & Education

Strong Start Early Care & Education in Trumbull and Shelton, CT, offers infant, toddler, twos, and pre-school programs. Strong Start’s philosophy is rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach, facilitating learning from the inside out by creating an intrinsic motivation to learn. The children’s interests and curiosity drive the curriculum while encouraging the development of meaningful understandings and concepts. Strong Start is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the world’s largest organization of early childhood professionals. For testimonials from Strong Start families, visit http://goo.gl/G0cZd2.

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