Heritage Early Learning Center is currently hiring for two Early Childhood Teacher positions in Barnesville, Ohio:
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Infant Teacher
- Lead Toddler Teacher
Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
As an Early Childhood Teacher at Heritage Early Learning Center, you will play an essential role in nurturing and educating young children in either our Infant Classroom (6 weeks–18 months) or Toddler Classroom (18 months–2½ years). This position focuses on creating a safe, loving, and developmentally appropriate environment that supports each child’s emotional, social, cognitive, and physical growth.
We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and engaging educators who are passionate about early childhood education and committed to helping children thrive during their earliest years.
- Provide attentive and responsive care to infants’ and toddlers’ daily needs, including feeding, diapering, and napping
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote:
- Sensory exploration
- Language development
- Cognitive growth
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Support social-emotional development through positive interactions and guided play
- Create a nurturing classroom environment where children feel safe, loved, and supported
- Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized classroom environment
- Follow all health, safety, and licensing regulations
- Monitor children’s health and well-being and communicate concerns promptly with parents or Administration
- Implement safety protocols and emergency procedures as needed
- Build strong and professional relationships with families
- Provide regular updates on children’s progress, milestones, and daily activities
- Collaborate with fellow educators to ensure consistency of care and smooth transitions
- Develop and adapt lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals and developmental standards
- Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences tailored to infants and toddlers
- Encourage learning through play, exploration, and structured routines
- Maintain accurate digital records of children’s growth, milestones, and observations
- Assist with developmental assessments and parent-teacher conferences
- Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and on time
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with infants and toddlers in a childcare, daycare, or preschool setting preferred.
- CDA (Child Development Associate) Certification or equivalent preferred
- Free scholarship opportunities available for employees pursuing CDA
- Strong understanding of infant and toddler development and best practices
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Patient, compassionate, and passionate about early childhood education
- First Aid & CPR certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to actively engage with young children throughout the day
- PTO after 1 year for Full-Time Lead Teachers
- Classroom budgets provided
- Professional development opportunities
- Corporate growth and advancement opportunities
- Positive, supportive work culture
- Simple IRA available after 1 year of employment
We thank you for your interest in joining our team, and we are looking forward to meeting you.
