Infant/Toddler Teacher
The Astounding Academy
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Full Time • The Astounding Academy
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensations
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Great Work Environment
Job Summary
We are seeking a warm, reliable, and flexible Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate understands early childhood development, communicates effectively with families, and works collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a supportive classroom environment. Flexibility is essential in this role, as schedules, classroom ratios, and daily needs may shift throughout the day.
We are seeking a warm, reliable, and flexible Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate understands early childhood development, communicates effectively with families, and works collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a supportive classroom environment. Flexibility is essential in this role, as schedules, classroom ratios, and daily needs may shift throughout the day.
Responsibilities
- Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for infants and toddlers.
- Support age-appropriate developmental milestones, including language, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional skills.
- Maintain daily routines such as feeding, diapering, toileting (when age-appropriate), handwashing, naps, and transitions.
- Implement The Astounding Academy’s curriculum, including fine motor play, sensory activities, early literacy, and structured group experiences.
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitization, and organization of classroom and materials.
- Communicate professionally and positively with parents regarding daily activities, progress, and needs.
- Follow all Georgia Bright from the Start rules and center policies related to supervision, safety, and documentation.
- Collaborate with the teaching team to ensure consistent routines and quality care.
- Adapt to schedule or classroom changes when needed to support ratios and center operations.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- CDA in Infant/Toddler or equivalent early childhood education coursework preferred.
- Experience working with infants and toddlers in a licensed childcare center strongly preferred.
- CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Knowledge of developmental milestones and responsive caregiving practices.
- Must be dependable, professional, and comfortable working in a team environment.
- Must be flexible and able to support the needs of the center as required.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Why Work at The Astounding Academy?
- Supportive leadership that values teachers and maintains strong classroom structures.
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and career growth.
- A positive, team-oriented environment where staff morale and respect matter.
- Clear classroom routines, strong safety practices, and well-defined expectations.
- A school culture focused on joy, learning, and building confidence in young children.
- Competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.
About The Astounding Academy
The Astounding Academy is a high-quality early childhood learning center committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment for young children. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, strong routines, social-emotional development, and exceptional family communication. We value professionalism, teamwork, and a positive culture that supports both children and staff. When you join our team, you join a center that invests in your growth, prioritizes structure and safety, and celebrates the important work educators do every day.
The Astounding Academy is a high-quality early childhood learning center committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment for young children. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, strong routines, social-emotional development, and exceptional family communication. We value professionalism, teamwork, and a positive culture that supports both children and staff. When you join our team, you join a center that invests in your growth, prioritizes structure and safety, and celebrates the important work educators do every day.
Compensation: $14.00 - $17.50 per hour
About Us
The Astounding Academy is a learning establishment that provides premier high quality early education and childhood experiences for children and their families. Our leadership team and school staff partner with our parents to help their child develop a solid learning foundation that they can use throughout their life. Our goal is to make sure that each and every scholar from birth to pre k is prepared on or above the expected kindergarten level.
Core Values
Education
Education
We believe ongoing education and advocacy promotes positive early learning experiences, providing all children the opportunity to succeed.
Respect
We believe respect is essential to building the relationships that are critical to success and optimizing the talents and diversity of our families and partners.
Integrity
We believe integrity is the bedrock of a trustworthy organization which promotes effective relationships and assures mindful stewardship of state resources.
Mission
Mission
We believe in the value and uniqueness of each child and family we serve. As caregivers and educators, our mission is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment, which prepares our students for kindergarten readiness and fosters a child’s natural instinct to explore, discover, create, and become a lifelong learner.
Philosophy
Philosophy
We believe that in the right environment a child’s natural curiosity and creativity leads to endless opportunities to grow in knowledge and develop a love of learning. We provide that environment at The Astounding Academy by making it a safe and nurturing place where your child will be encouraged to build, splash, dash, pretend and create their way to exciting discoveries about the world around them.
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