Infant Teacher

SummaryState licensed childcare program with two sites (one in Amherst & one in Milford). The mission is to provide quality, nurturing care is provided for children from birth to age six. We focus on nurturing and educating infants in a safe, engaging environment, focused on their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.DutiesCreate a Safe EnvironmentDevelop and implement age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical developmentMonitor and assess infant development Attend to physical needs including feeding, diapering, and comfortBuild strong, supportive relationships with infants and their families Follow all state regulations and best practices regarding early childhood ensuring health and safety of all children Organize and supervise interactive play that encourages language development and social skills using reading, songs and conversationRequirementsMust have a minimum of 9 credits in ECE including child growth and developmentComplete first aid and cpr trainingComplete health and safety training requirements as mandated by the NH CCLUBe able to pass a state and FBI fingerprint and background checkStrong understanding of child development, patience, creativity and ability to create a nurturing and supportive environmentPrevious experience working with infants or in childcare is advantageous.Nice To HavesAble to work a regular schedule with consistency.Involves the ability o push a stroller and be outdoors daily Able to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to work in a team BenefitsOccasional bonuses to reward performance, longevitySpecial appreciation eventsHolidays paidAbout UsNellie's Treehouse is a family-owned and operated child care/early learning center located on Route 101A in Amherst, NH. The program opened in 2000, serves children from 6 weeks to 5 years and has a licensed capacity of 69 students. Nellie's provides 5,000 square feet of indoor classroom spaces and sits on an acre of land.The goal of the school is to ensure the safety and well being of the children at all times and to encourage successful social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth and development throughout the early years. We acknowledge the importance of authentic partnerships with families as they are their child's first teachers. We recognize each child as an individual and utilize developmentally appropriate, play based curriculum to promote independence and foster creativity.The center is open from 6:00am to 7:00pm and has an open door policy. Infants and Ones are provided diapers, wipes, spring water and whole milk. Twos, Preschool, Pre-k and K are provided breakfast, lunches and 3 snacks.