Primary Infant Caregiver
About This Role
Mountain Lakes Country Day School is seeking a caring and dedicated individual to join our infant team. This full-time position is Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Responsibilities include:
- Caring for infants ages 3 to 17 months, including feeding, diapering, and engaging in play
- Ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of all children in your care
- Communicating effectively with parents
- Reading stories, playing, and providing a nurturing and stimulating environment
- Implementing age-appropriate, developmentally enriching activities
You'll be part of a supportive team of four experienced infant teachers.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with young children and demonstrate patience, attentiveness, and a genuine love for infants.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide care and supervision for a small group of children.
- Create daily classroom plans and routines.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and engaging environment for all children at all times.
- Demonstrate a growing understanding of child development through daily interactions, written documentation, and communication with families.
- Accurately record daily activities, injuries, and notable behaviors using daily sheets, and complete required incident or injury reports.
- Communicate effectively with parents and staff to ensure consistency and transparency in care.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must demonstrate a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Prior experience caring for infants is strongly preferred
Benefits
About Mountain Lakes Country Day School
Mountain Lakes Country Day School provides quality care for infants, ages 6 weeks to 18 months; toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months; preschoolers, ages 3 to 4 years, and kindergartners, ages 4 to 6 years. Classrooms are broken down by age group and activities are planned for small groups on the principles of developmentally appropriate practices using The Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies.Our center is open all year with limited closings for holidays and staff training.
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
No credentials required for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Primary Infant Caregiver role pays $16 to $19/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Mountain Lakes Country Day School located?
Mountain Lakes Country Day School is located at 356 US Route 46, Mountain Lakes, NJ