Infant Teacher

Spring Education Group's K-12 Division includes nearly 75 schools, with programs spanning Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School. Across all our K-12 schools, the common theme is our dedication to providing high-quality education and delivering superior educational outcomes through a variety of acclaimed pedagogical approaches. Our private elementary schools provide challenging academics, personalized attention for each student, and strong partnerships among parents, teachers, students, and staff. Our proven curricula and our caring community of educators are committed to delivering superior preschool through 12th grade education.

Become part of our New Paragon Prep Preschool campus in Austin, Texas.

As an Infant Teacher you will be responsible for providing a nurturing and safe setting for infants 6 weeks to 6 months. This position will develop and implement age-appropriate programs and activities, provide guidance to support the physical, mental, and emotional development of the children. The Teacher will work collaboratively with his/her partner Teacher to create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide an environment that is safe, positive, nurturing, and respectful of the children
• Planning and implementing age-appropriate activities and curriculum
• Give bottles to infants as provided
• Change diapers as needed
• Supervise infants on the floor as they play with age appropriate toys
• Monitor infants in cribs for nap time
• Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are kept clean
• Work with a team of teachers to ensure a cohesive and quality learning environment
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required
• Maintain confidentiality in regard to staff and family information
• Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age
Completed High school Diploma or equivalent
Able clear a criminal background check and fingerprint check before hire
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Previous experience working with infants or toddlers
Experience in a group care environment is desired
CPR/1st Aid (will pay for certifications if needed)
Should be enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and self-motivated. This position requires considerable flexibility and patience
Must be able to fulfill the physical demands of the position, i.e., able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds. Some balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling will be required

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

Other details

• Job Function: Early Childhood Education
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate: $15.00
• Max Hiring Rate: $17.00
• Travel Required: No
• Required Education: High School