Infant Teacher

$2,500 sign-on bonus after the first 90 days!

About the Role:

The Infant Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate care and learning experiences for infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months. This role supports early brain development, attachment, and school readiness through responsive caregiving, nurturing relationships, and a stimulating environment.

Who We Are:

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood education and improving family outcomes through high-quality programming, comprehensive research and evaluation, and community-driven initiatives. We directly serve over 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community sites, while our external coaching, professional development, policy and advocacy, and quality assessment teams impact hundreds more educators and families across the state and nationally. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network, we are deeply committed to the whole-child, whole-family approach, with high-quality early childhood education as the foundation of our work.

Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver provides many opportunities to serve our families beyond the classroom and school walls. We know that our future rests in the hands of the youngest generation and that the experiences of inclusion and belonging they have in early childhood make a lasting impression that remains well into their adult lives. Our team of almost 200 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. The atmosphere is not just about work; it's about building a community where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At Clayton, we believe that a great place to work isn't just about the job but the people who create success together.

What We Want You To Do:

• Provide responsive and nurturing care to infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months
• Maintain a safe, warm, and stimulating classroom environment
• Develop individualized care routines that support infants' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth
• Collaborate with co-teachers to implement developmentally appropriate activities
• Support strong family partnerships through daily communication and relationship-building
• Maintain accurate documentation of feeding, diapering, sleeping, and developmental milestones
• Adhere to all licensing and program standards, including Head Start/Early Head Start and Educare
• Sanitize toys, materials, and classroom spaces according to health and safety protocols
• Support Conscious Discipline practices in age-appropriate ways
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure high-quality infant care and learning

What You Must Have:

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, CDA infant/toddler focused required
• Infant/Toddler coursework or certification strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with infants in a licensed early childhood setting
• Experience with Head Start or Early Head Start programs preferred
• Must meet all state licensing requirements, including background check and medical clearance
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification preferred or must be obtained upon hire
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely move infants
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job

The Perks:

• $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days
• 16+ paid company holidays
• Spring Break and Winter Break up to 10 paid days off
• Accrued vacation time (starting at 10 days/year, up to 30 with tenure)
• Paid sick time
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Mental health support through our medical plan and EAP
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year
• FSA plans
• College 529 investment options
• Identity theft protection and more

Compensation:

$20.00$22.00 per hour

Clayton's Core Values:

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a values-driven environment.

• Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.
• Community fosters belonging, resiliency, stability, and strength.
• Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models joy for our children.
• Growth allows us to develop as professionals and provide the best service.
• Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact with the resources we have.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of physical or mental disability, race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, marriage to a co-worker, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, legal off-duty conduct, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.