Mountain Laurel PlayschoolLead Infant/Toddler Teacher
Job Position
teacher
Job Descriptiondd
About Us:
Mountain Laurel Playschool is a small, nature-inspired childcare program dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children. We prioritize individualized care, early childhood development, and close collaboration with families — all within a warm, community-oriented setting.
Position Overview:
We’re seeking a caring, experienced, and dependable Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher to oversee our youngest children (infants through toddlers). In this role, you will provide high-quality care, design age-appropriate activities, support each child’s growth and development, and help maintain the structure and standards of our program.
Mountain Laurel Playschool is a small, nature-inspired childcare program dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children. We prioritize individualized care, early childhood development, and close collaboration with families — all within a warm, community-oriented setting.
Position Overview:
We’re seeking a caring, experienced, and dependable Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher to oversee our youngest children (infants through toddlers). In this role, you will provide high-quality care, design age-appropriate activities, support each child’s growth and development, and help maintain the structure and standards of our program.
Employment Type
part_time
Employment Address
Required Skills, Education, and Experience
The following trainings are requiredPediatric First Aid Only Blended
CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review
High school diploma or equivalent required at minimum.
Preferably hold — or be willing to obtain — the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) or equivalent, or meet one of the state’s equivalency options (e.g., relevant early childhood coursework or a nationally accredited credential such as CDA).
Prior experience working with infants and toddlers (preferred).
Strong communication skills, patience, warmth, and the ability to handle the demands of infant/toddler care (feeding, diapering, soothing, etc.).
Ability to comply with state child-care licensing requirements (background check, health/safety protocols, record-keeping).
Preferably hold — or be willing to obtain — the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) or equivalent, or meet one of the state’s equivalency options (e.g., relevant early childhood coursework or a nationally accredited credential such as CDA).
Prior experience working with infants and toddlers (preferred).
Strong communication skills, patience, warmth, and the ability to handle the demands of infant/toddler care (feeding, diapering, soothing, etc.).
Ability to comply with state child-care licensing requirements (background check, health/safety protocols, record-keeping).
Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience
Provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants and toddlers.
The Kids' Place, Inc.
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Supervise and directly interact with children at all times — during meals, diapering, naps, play, and transitions.
Plan and implement age-appropriate daily routines and activities that support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
Observe, document, and communicate developmental progress and any concerns to parents/guardians.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment that meets licensing and health/safety standards (feeding, diapering, hygiene, sanitation, etc.).
Collaborate with other staff, support transitions (e.g., as program expands), and assist with daily routines, drop-off/pick-up, and parent communication as needed.
The Kids' Place, Inc.
+1
Supervise and directly interact with children at all times — during meals, diapering, naps, play, and transitions.
Plan and implement age-appropriate daily routines and activities that support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
Observe, document, and communicate developmental progress and any concerns to parents/guardians.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment that meets licensing and health/safety standards (feeding, diapering, hygiene, sanitation, etc.).
Collaborate with other staff, support transitions (e.g., as program expands), and assist with daily routines, drop-off/pick-up, and parent communication as needed.
Compensation
Compensation Type: hourlyMinimum: $18
Maximum: $20
