Quick Description:
Mia Mia Preschool is growing, and we’re looking for a loving, patient, and passionate Infant Co-Teacher to join our Lakeway team!
This position is for our infant classroom, caring for babies approximately 3 to 12 months old.
At Mia Mia, we believe that the earliest years of life are the foundation for lifelong learning, emotional well-being, and meaningful relationships.
Through our Gentle Beginnings Program, we create a nurturing, respectful, and sensory-rich environment where every baby feels safe, loved, and supported as they explore the world around them.
🌟 What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience working with infants (ages 3–12 months) is highly preferred.
- A genuine passion for infant development and early childhood education.
- A patient, loving, gentle, and respectful approach to caring for babies.
- Understanding of infant developmental milestones, sensory exploration, and age-appropriate learning experiences.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Willingness to learn and embrace Mia Mia’s educational philosophy and our Gentle Beginnings Program.
- Commitment to inclusive education and respecting each child’s individual needs, abilities, and developmental journey.
💛 Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Loves working with babies and finds joy in supporting their earliest discoveries and milestones.
- Understands the importance of building secure attachments and nurturing relationships.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, warmth, and genuine respect for infants.
- Enjoys working closely with a Lead Teacher, contributing to a positive and collaborative classroom environment.
- Values family partnerships and understands the importance of incorporating parents’ insights, preferences, and knowledge of their children into daily care.
- Is passionate about sensory exploration, early communication, movement, and responsive caregiving.
- Respects each baby’s individual rhythms, routines, and developmental pace.
- Is proactive, dependable, organized, and eager to grow professionally.
🌱 Our Gentle Beginnings Program
At Mia Mia, our infant program is thoughtfully designed to honor the unique needs of our youngest learners.
Through Gentle Beginnings, we focus on:
✨ Responsive and respectful caregiving that builds trust and emotional security.
✨ Sensory-rich experiences that encourage exploration, curiosity, and discovery.
✨ Individual developmental milestones, supporting each baby’s growth at their own pace.
✨ Meaningful interactions and secure attachments that nurture confidence and belonging.
✨ Strong family partnerships, incorporating each family’s insights into their baby’s learning and care.
Our Infant Co-Teacher will work hand in hand with the Lead Teacher to create a warm, safe, and engaging environment where babies can thrive.