Early Childhood Substitute - Infant and Toddler Teacher
About This Role
Based in Henrico, this support staff member opening at Danielle Taylor - Family Day Home pays $13 – $15/Hr and requires no formal early childhood credentials to start.
Join our Family Day Home as a Substitute Infant and Toddler Teacher and play a vital role in nurturing young minds. We're seeking a compassionate professional to provide exceptional care in a home-based setting, with the option to transition to a center environment in approximately 70 days.
As a key member of our team, you'll create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment for infants and toddlers, promoting their cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development. We're looking for someone who values responsive caregiving, adheres to safe sleep practices, and is dedicated to providing top-notch care and documentation.
This part-time role (approximately 10-20 hours per week to start) offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with families, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive positive growth in our young learners.
If you're passionate about early childhood education and are ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
Provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care for infants and toddlers in a structured environment, adhering to safe sleep practices and health and safety standards.
Implement daily routines, including feeding, diapering, toileting readiness, and sleep schedules, while maintaining accurate and thorough documentation.
Plan and engage infants and toddlers in age-appropriate activities that foster cognitive, language, motor, and social-emotional growth, tailoring interactions to individual developmental stages.
Differentiate activities and interactions based on individual needs, using positive redirection and developmentally appropriate strategies to guide toddler behavior.
Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating learning environment, adhering to all state regulations and program policies.
Communicate effectively with families, sharing daily routines, progress, and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
Support the transition from a home-based mixed-age setting to a center environment, demonstrating flexibility and professionalism throughout the process.
Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance classroom quality, staying up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
Requirements
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and actively engage with children throughout the day
Reliable transportation and consistent punctuality
Current TB test (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain before beginning employment)
Minimum of 2 years of documented professional experience working with infants and/or toddlers
Strong understanding of safe sleep practices and infant/toddler health and safety standards
Experience in a licensed child care setting preferred
Ability to pass all required background checks in accordance with state child care regulations
Experience maintaining daily logs and required classroom documentation
Nice to Have
Experience supporting center transitions or classroom setup
Ability to work independently in a mixed-age classroom setting
Knowledge of positive behavior guidance strategies
Experience mentoring assistants or classroom aides
Bilingual
Familiarity with early learning standards or curriculum planning
Experience in a licensed Family Day Home or center-based infant/toddler classroom
Experience working in a mixed-age setting
CDA (Child Development Associate) credential
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (if degree is required but field is flexible, specify ECE preferred here)
Benefits
Flexible part-time hours (approximately 10-20 hours per week)
Supportive, structured work environment
Opportunity to grow with a program transitioning to a center setting
Professional development opportunities
Predictable work setting with small group ratios
Opportunity for increased hours as the program expands
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
No credentials required for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Early Childhood Substitute - Infant and Toddler Teacher role pays $13 to $15/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Flexible.
Where is Danielle Taylor - Family Day Home located?
Danielle Taylor - Family Day Home is located at 700 Maury Street, Henrico, VA