Spring Education Group·Richmond, Virginia
The Infant Teacher will provide a nurturing and safe classroom environment while supporting the developmental milestones of infants. They are also responsible for building strong relationships with families and collaborating with the teaching team to maintain consistent routines.
Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school.
The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.
Chesterbrook Academy is seeking a loving and attentive Infant Teacher to join our team.
Our infant program provides a safe, nurturing environment where the youngest learners can explore, grow, and reach important developmental milestones — all while feeling secure and supported.
As an Infant Teacher, you’ll have the opportunity to: Provide a warm, responsive, and engaging classroom experience that supports each child’s individual needs.
Build strong, trusting relationships with families through daily communication and care updates.
Create a safe and stimulating classroom environment where infants can develop curiosity, confidence, and early learning skills.
Collaborate with your teaching team to maintain consistent routines, meet licensing standards, and uphold our school’s commitment to excellence.
Must be at least 18 years old and meet state licensing requirements. CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Prior experience in a licensed childcare center. A nurturing personality with patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with babies. Authorization to work in the United States Why Join Chesterbrook Academy Competitive pay and benefits. Professional growth and training opportunities. Supportive, team-focused work environment. A chance to make a meaningful impact in children’s earliest years of learning. If you’re ready to create a loving, enriching environment where infants can thrive — and to help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America—apply today! To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and meet state licensing requirements for childcare. A CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred, along with prior experience in a licensed childcare center.
Market context
In Virginia, infant teacher openings are often driven by licensed child care centers and early learning programs needing staff who can support infant development and daily care. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a high school diploma, prior childcare experience, infant-specific experience when possible, and a patient, nurturing approach that meets Virginia licensing requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your experience with infants and licensing readiness before applying.