Infant and toddler teachers supervise, educate, and inspire children every day. Very young children need an enormous amount of care and attention to learn and develop appropriately. Infant and toddler teachers look after children, help them to learn and socialize, and supervise their play and activities including
- Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
- Provide basic needs for children
- Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
- Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks, and meals
Minimum Required Education
Meet the requirements of the Child Care
Teacher and complete 3 semester hours of
approved training, or the equivalent,
related to the care of infants and toddlers
Or high school diploma or certificate, 90
clock hours, plus have completed 6
semester hours of approved training, or
the equivalent, related exclusively to the
care of infants and toddlers, and have
completed approved training in
supporting breastfeeding practices and 9
clock hours of ADA compliance and
communication skills
