Infant Teacher
The Goddard School of Clackamas (Happy Valley), OR
Location
Clackamas County, Oregon
Salary
$23 - $25 / HOUR
Quick overview
As an Infant Teacher, you will provide attentive and nurturing care to infants, fostering secure attachments and supporting their developmental milestones. You will also maintain a safe and engaging environment while building trusting relationships with families.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma is required, with an associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting is also preferred.
Job description
Benefits
- Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
- Free Registration for all your children
- Free childcare for 1st child and 50% off 2nd child
- Paid time off and holidays
- Supportive Environment
- No nights and weekends
- Recognition programs
- Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- 401(k)
Infant Teacher – We are a team dedicated to leading and inspiring the growth of young children.
The Goddard School in Clackamas, Oregon is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Infant Teacher to join our team! At our preschool, we put our teachers first—because they put our children first. If you have a passion for working with babies and creating a loving, responsive environment, we’d love to meet you.
No Nights or Weekends!
Your Role as an Infant Teacher
- Responsive Care & Development
- Provide attentive, nurturing care to infants, meeting their individual needs
- Foster secure attachments through consistent and responsive interactions
- Support developmental milestones through sensory-rich, age-appropriate activities
- Maintain detailed daily records of feeding, sleeping, and developmental progress
- Safe & Engaging Environment
- Create a calm, clean, and stimulating classroom designed for infants
- Ensure all health, safety, and sanitation standards are consistently met
- Supervise infants closely during all activities, including tummy time, feeding, and rest
- Family Communication
- Build trusting relationships with families through open, daily communication
- Share updates on each child’s day, progress, and developmental achievements
- Partner with parents to support each child’s unique routine and needs
- Team Collaboration
- Work closely with co-teachers and leadership to maintain a supportive classroom
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s in early childhood education preferred
- Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
- Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting preferred
- Strong communication skills with families and team members
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and actively engage in infant care routines
If you’re a warm, patient, and energetic caregiver who finds joy in supporting the earliest stages of development, we invite you to join our community. Help us create a foundation for lifelong learning in a state-of-the-art, nurturing environment.
Apply today and make a meaningful impact from the very beginning of a child’s journey.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive Salary
- Employee Discounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Flexible Schedule
- Recognition Programs
- Training & Development
- Childcare Discounts
- CDA Tuition Reimbursement
