Infant Toddler Teacher

Nurture First Steps. Inspire Lifelong Learning. Help Children Thrive.

INFANT TODDLER TEACHER

FULL-TIME | EARLY HEAD START | MISSION-DRIVEN CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Hourly Rate: $18.39 per hour

BUILD BRIDGES TO SUCCESS

At Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS), we believe the earliest years of a child's life shape everything that follows.

As an Infant Toddler Teacher, you'll help create the nurturing, safe, and engaging environment where infants and toddlers can learn, grow, and reach important developmental milestones. Every smile you encourage, every skill you help develop, and every relationship you build helps lay the foundation for a child's future success.

This is more than a teaching role. It's an opportunity to partner with families, support healthy development, and make a lasting impact during a child's most important years of growth.

If you're passionate about early childhood education, child development, and helping young children thrive, we'd love to meet you.

YOUR IMPACT

As an Infant Toddler Teacher, you'll serve as a child's first educator, advocate, and champion for learning.

Through nurturing care, intentional teaching, and meaningful family partnerships, you'll help infants and toddlers develop the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills they need to succeed in school and life.

Your work may include:

• Creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment where children feel secure and valued.
• Planning and implementing age-appropriate learning experiences that support school readiness and developmental growth.
• Building strong, positive relationships with children and families.
• Supporting infants' and toddlers' physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development through play, exploration, and daily interactions.
• Conducting developmental screenings and assessments to track each child's progress.
• Maintaining individualized learning plans and documenting developmental milestones.
• Encouraging parent engagement and strengthening parent-child relationships.
• Sharing children's growth, achievements, and daily experiences with families.
• Maintaining classroom safety, cleanliness, and compliance with licensing and Head Start requirements.
• Collaborating with teammates to deliver high-quality Early Head Start services.
• Supporting children with diverse learning needs, including children with disabilities and dual-language learners.

WHY CHS?

Because helping children reach their potential should come with opportunities for you to reach yours.

• Meaningful Work

Help shape the future of children during the most critical years of development.

• Supportive Team Environment

Work alongside passionate early childhood professionals dedicated to helping children and families succeed.

• Time to Recharge

Enjoy generous paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.

• Health & Wellness Support

Access comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.

• Financial Security

Plan for your future with a 403(b) retirement plan and employer match.

• Professional Growth

Access training, certifications, coaching, and career advancement opportunities.

• Additional Perks

Employee discounts, recognition programs, and a mission-driven culture focused on making a difference.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Education & Credentials

Required

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential with Infant Toddler Endorsement or equivalent approved coursework.

Preferred

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Bilingual skills.

Experience

Required

• Experience working with children from birth to three years of age.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate learning practices.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements for young children.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience creating positive learning environments.
• Proficiency in classroom documentation and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with children, families, and team members.

YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU...

• Believe every child deserves a strong and nurturing start in life.
• Find joy in supporting children's curiosity, exploration, and development.
• Build trusting relationships with families and caregivers.
• Remain patient, compassionate, and positive in a fast-paced environment.
• Value inclusion and respect the unique strengths of every child and family.
• Enjoy creating meaningful learning experiences through play and discovery.
• Balance compassion, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate CHS Common Bond Values in everything you do.

VISUAL OPPORTUNITY

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Headline:"Nurture First Steps. Inspire Lifelong Learning. Help Children Thrive."

Visual Concept: An Infant Toddler Teacher engaging with children during a hands-on learning activity that highlights connection, curiosity, and developmental growth.

Best Recruiting Channels:

• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Early Childhood Education Networks
• CDA and ECE Professional Associations
• Community Recruitment Campaigns
• Local Colleges and Universities

THIS COULD BE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER!

At CHS, your care can help a child feel safe, your encouragement can spark a lifelong love of learning, and your guidance can help families build a brighter future.

Bring your passion for early childhood education to a role where every day creates new opportunities for children to grow, explore, and succeed.

Every child. Every dream. Every future.

That commitment represents CHS’s focus on recognizing each child’s potential, nurturing opportunity and creating lasting impact.  

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com