Karter Schools
Karter Schools is hiring: Infant Teacher in Gainesville
Karter Schools, Gainesville, VA, US, 22065
Job Description
Job Description
Salary:
Are you passionate about nurturing the tiniest learners and building the foundation for a lifetime of learning? At Karter Schools, we believe in the power of early connections, warm care, and purposeful play. We're looking for a loving, attentive, and reliable Infant Teacher to join our joyful and mission-driven team.
What You'll Do:
- Provide a safe, clean, and engaging environment for infants aged 6 weeks to 16 months
- Follow individualized care routines (feeding, diapering, napping) with love and consistency
- Create rich, sensory-based experiences that support early developmental milestones
- Build strong partnerships with parents through daily updates and open communication
- Maintain a calm, nurturing atmosphere where every baby feels secure and seen
- Work as a team with co-teachers and leadership to uphold the highest standards of care
What You Bring:
- A genuine love for infants and a calm, patient demeanor
- Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting
- Infant/Toddler CDA or equivalent coursework (preferred)
- CPR, First Aid, and MAT certifications (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong attendance and a commitment to consistency (our babies count on you!)
- Ability to communicate positively with parents and teammates
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- BA Degree in Childhood Education or a closely related field / CDA
- Passion for teaching and working with children in group settings and individually
- Excellent customer service skills in person and on the phone
- Comfortable with the team-based work structure
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility on the job
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Initiative, conscientiousness, and comprehensive follow-through in areas of responsibility
- Excellent health and agility to perform job responsibilities of a teacher of young children
- Ability to consistently model superior teaching and caregiving skills
What we offer:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- MEC plan (minimum essential coverage without the high cost)
- 401(k) Match
- Paid Time Off, Birthday Pay, Paid Snow Days
- One week off during Winter Break
- Generous Childcare discount
- Team based collaborations
- Fully stocked break room with meals and snacks
- Teacher and Family Referral Bonus
- We LOVE to have fun and celebrate YOU: Team potlucks, staff meals, parties, family atmosphere, holiday staff party & team extravaganza where teachers win cruises, apple laptops, etc.
- Paid Professional development, career growth, and promotion opportunities unparalleled in the field. Multi-sites growth opportunities.
If you are wanting to TRULY make a difference in your life, the lives of children and families..... this could be the way you change your stars. We are excited to allow you the FREEDOM to make your classroom YOUR OWN!
Karter Schools is an equal opportunity employer.