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Infant Daycare Teacher

Reading, MA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Vision insurance We're Hiring Now - Infant Teacher (Signing Bonus!) Looking for a job that actually supports work-life balance? Join our warm, fun, and supportive team in Reading! Make an Impact Work ...

Infant Teacher

Newark, DE · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Previous infant, daycare, childcare, or early childhood experience preferred * Infant classroom experience is a plus * Comfortable with feeding, diapering, safe sleep practices, and individualized ...

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How much do infant daycare jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for infant daycare in the United States is $15.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an infant daycare?

An Infant Daycare job involves caring for and supervising babies, typically from six weeks to one year old, in a daycare setting. Responsibilities include feeding, diaper changing, ensuring a safe environment, and engaging infants in developmental activities. Caregivers monitor infants' well-being, follow health and safety guidelines, and communicate with parents about their child's progress. This role requires patience, attentiveness, and a nurturing approach to support early childhood growth.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an infant daycare provider?

Infant Daycare providers are responsible for feeding, diapering, and supervising infants, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment at all times. They implement age-appropriate activities to encourage developmental milestones, such as tummy time, sensory play, and interactive reading. Providers also maintain open communication with parents, updating them on their child's progress and any concerns. Additionally, they uphold health and sanitation standards, regularly cleaning toys and equipment to ensure infants' well-being.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the infant daycare position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Infant Daycare, you need skills in child development, safety protocols, and basic first aid, often supported by credentials such as a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification or early childhood education coursework. Familiarity with daily care routines, child care management software, and adherence to state licensing regulations is typically required. Patience, nurturing communication, and strong observational skills help providers respond effectively to infants' needs and collaborate with families. These abilities are vital to ensuring a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for infants’ growth and well-being.

What are the job duties of an infant daycare worker?

An infant daycare worker is responsible for supervising and caring for infants, including feeding, changing diapers, monitoring developmental milestones, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. They also engage infants in age-appropriate activities and maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the daycare setting.
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Assistant Infant Daycare Teacher

Champaign, IL • On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Full-time, Part-time

PTO

Posted 4 days ago


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Little Legends Learning Center, Inc is currently hiring for a full-time or part-time Assistant Infant Daycare Teacher to help nurture and care for babies aged six weeks to fifteen months in the Champaign, IL area. This childcare position earns a competitive wage of $16 - $17 per hour, depending on experience.In addition to competitive pay and our exceptional culture, we offer our Assistant Infant Daycare Teachers the following benefits:VisionDentalmedical401(k) with matchProfit sharingPaid vacationsPaid sick leavePaid holidays offGenerous paid time off (PTO)Discounted childcareSo, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon! DAY-TO-DAYThis childcare position typically works Monday - Friday. Part-time hours are 11:00 am - 5:45 pm.As a full-time or part-time Assistant Infant Daycare Teacher, you are a gentle, caring person who helps our teachers take care of the little ones in our center. You bring a calming presence to our daycare, ensuring all babies are comfortable and happy. Alongside your head teacher and support staff, you develop age-appropriate activities that encourage healthy child development in a safe environment. You provide daily care for our infants and help with activities like eating, face washing, and diaper changing.Proactively, you identify and remove potential choking hazards or other dangers from the environment in order to keep our kids safe. If a baby starts crying, you compassionately tend to their needs and help relax them. At the end of the day, you help clean the daycare, sanitizing toys and commonly touched surfaces. You feel great about helping care for our families' most important treasures! ABOUT LITTLE LEGENDS LEARNING CENTER, INCOur genuine love of children and the joy that comes with fostering their development is what led us to establish Little Legends. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team of directors has earned the trust of parents. We believe that every child deserves the right to learn in a safe, nurturing environment, which is exactly what we strive to create. Our specially designed learning center provides our kids with over 13,000 square feet of room to play, learn, and grow their skills. We promote play-based learning that is tailored to fit each age group and each child's needs. Our goal is to provide quality care that benefits both our kids and their families.We could not complete our mission without our team of passionate, dependable employees behind us. It takes a caring person with a kind heart to work with kids, and that is exactly the kind of person we want on our team. We are selective with our staff because we want to employ the very best for whom we can nurture long-term careers. On top of playing with cute kids all day, our employees also enjoy competitive pay and generous benefits as well as a dynamic, encouraging work environment. Join us and help us provide local children with amazing care! OUR IDEAL ASSISTANT INFANT DAYCARE TEACHERCareer-minded - Looking for more than just a jobDependable - Reliable, shows up on time and preparedTakes pride in your work - Pays close attention to detail and goes above and beyondTeam player - Works well with othersRespectful - Treats others with kindness and dignityIf this sounds like the right childcare position for you, keep reading! REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ASSISTANT INFANT DAYCARE TEACHER1+ years of experience working in a licensed daycare3 written referencesCPR/first aid certification or willingness to obtainFood handler certification to be obtained within 30 days of hireGateways to Opportunity membership or willingness to joinHigh school diploma or equivalentWillingness to submit to a physical Experience working with infants would be preferred but is not required. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our childcare team as an Assistant Infant Daycare Teacher!Location: 61822Must be able to pass a background check and a physical. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and physical testing.