Lead Teacher

About This Job

You shape the early experiences of our youngest learners by providing a safe, warm, and nurturing environment.

You partner with families to support each child's daily growth and emotional well-being.

Your work lays the foundation for lifelong learning through responsive care and purposeful play.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum development plan that engages infants through sensory and motor activities.
• Cultivates secure emotional bonds by fostering attachment and bonding with each child in your care.
• Delivers high-quality infant care that meets the individual feeding, sleeping, and soothing needs of babies.
• Applies expert child development knowledge to track milestones and adapt learning spaces accordingly.
• Maintains a clean, secure space by strictly following sanitation and safety protocols and cpr and first aid procedures.
• Guides children and families smoothly through potty training milestones with patience and consistency.
• Directs daily routines through effective classroom management to ensure a calm and organized setting.
• Facilitates daily parent communication to share progress, build trust, and partner on care goals.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completes coursework in early childhood education or a related field.

Experience

• Demonstrates experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting.
• Applies practical knowledge of infant routines and developmental milestones.

Knowledge/Skills

• Possesses active CPR and first aid certification.
• Communicates effectively with parents and colleagues.
• Manages classroom routines efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds an associate degree or higher in early childhood education.
• Brings specialized training in infant mental health or development.

Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

• Lifts children up to 40 pounds safely throughout the day.
• Bends, stretches, and sits on the floor to engage with infants.
• Works indoors in a classroom environment with moderate noise levels.