Jewish Community Center·Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
The Infant Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing environment and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans for infants. They must also monitor developmental milestones and maintain regular communication with parents regarding their child's progress.
We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Infant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. The ideal candidate will provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months, supporting their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
The Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center, located at the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill, is an award winning and leading provider of early childhood education in South Jersey for over 50 years. We offer full day infant/toddler care, nursery school and preschool, full day certified Kindergarten, pre-K and transitional Kindergarten for ages 6 weeks through 6 years.
Hours: Monday-Friday (Flexibility would be a plus)
Salary Pay: $17-$19/hour based on experience
It is essential that all staff participate in a variety of agency wide and interdepartmental activities. Staff should be
knowledgeable about our agency and be able to respond appropriately with accurate information.
Create and maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment.
Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
Foster a nurturing atmosphere that promotes trust and emotional security.
Monitor and document developmental milestones and daily routines (feeding, diapering, sleeping).
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about their child’s progress and needs.
Collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure a cohesive learning environment.
Follow all licensing regulations, health and safety guidelines, and center policies.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Frequent bending, kneeling, and sitting on the floor.
Active engagement with infants throughout the day.
include: Generous PTO; Medical, dental, and vision care available at 100% cost to employee; Voluntary Employee Insurance available at 100% cost to employee.
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.
The Federation participates in the E-Verify program.
The Federation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us via the link on this posting.
Candidates must have at least a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of one year of experience in a licensed childcare setting. CPR and First Aid certification are required, and an Infant/Toddler CDA credential is preferred.
Market context
Infant teacher openings in New Jersey are often tied to childcare centers that need staff who can meet state licensing requirements and support consistent infant care. This role is competitive because employers typically look for candidates with a high school diploma, prior infant or childcare experience, and a team-oriented approach. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensing fit and highlight any infant-care experience in your application.