Infant Teacher

Infant Teacher Columbus, OH (In-Person) Part-time and Full-time available | Schools Reporting to: School Director Benefits you’ll love in this role:

Competitive pay scale based on credential that starts at $17.25 (CDA), $18.17 (Associates), $22.80 (Bachelors), and $25.79 (Masters) an hour Performance and merit-based bonuses Regular all-company professional development days A generous PTO policy Paid parental leave Health, vision, and dental insurance options 401K retirement plan Access to mental health support Tuition-free childcare for children under the parameters of direct parental relation, kinship care, or any level of care for a child that is under your custody Other benefits including wellness perks, transportation, work devices, and more At SproutFive (formerly South Side Early Learning), we believe every child deserves a holistic, high-quality early education. Our goal is to ensure that all children are given the opportunity to thrive during their first five years of life. With a century of history and a startup mindset, SproutFive is looking to position itself as a national leader and reimagine the field of early learning. As an Infant Childhood Teacher, you will work to maximize a child's first 2,000 days using developmentally appropriate and child-centered teaching practices in an infant (ages six-weeks to 18 months) classroom. Along with your teaching team, you will align curricular outcomes with individual child needs to support each child's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. You will help manage the day-to-day operational activities of your classroom and ensure a safe and stimulating learning environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. As a teacher, you should be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of the young learners and work collaboratively with our social work team in the Family Resource Center to support parental concerns and family goals. Your responsibilities will include:

Developing lesson plans and activities that support the development of each child's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development Managing your classroom collaboratively with your co-teachers to actively engage in activities and maintain cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials Maintaining frequent communications with families through informal discussions and progress reports Connecting families to opportunities and supports in SproutFive’s Family Resource Center Mentoring student teachers, fellows, and other professionals in best practices in early education and child care Developing and participating in innovative teaching practices through programs like the Playspace grant program Maintaining a personal, professional development plan for continuous quality improvement Adhering to all school policies and state regulations

We’re excited about you because:

You have completed at least a CDA (Child Development Associates), or an Associates’, Bachelor's, or Master’s Degree in a related field You are an expert in your understanding of child development You have professional child care experience at a highly rated Step Up To Quality or NAEYC accredited program You are excited to work alongside your co-teachers and are a team player You have strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills You are eager to continue your training and participate in professional development You can meet all state requirements for working in early education, including a full background check and health screenings

We offer:

Progressive, employee-centered benefits and investment in our team Autonomy and a collaborative environment with support and healthy feedback A culture that encourages authenticity and helping others Commitment to uplifting and championing families across Ohio and beyond Support for those who support our children A focus on radically different approaches for the good of our mission SproutFive is committed to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and communities we serve. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, veterans, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities. Now Teaching as One Team! Placement for Early Childhood Teachers in infant (ages six-weeks to 18 months), toddler (ages 18 months to 3 years), and preschool (ages 3 to 5 years) classrooms are available across Columbus in our SproutFive network of schools. #J-18808-Ljbffr