Lead Infant Caregiver

Lead Caregiver – Infant Room

Happy Hours Children's Center

Are you a dedicated early childhood educator with a passion for the foundational years of a child’s life? Happy Hours Children's Center is seeking a warm, organized, and experienced Lead Caregiver to join our infant room team.

In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for our youngest learners and their families, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every baby can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Care: Design and implement age-appropriate activities that support sensory, motor, and social-emotional development.
• Daily Management: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment that meets all licensing standards.
• Communication: Provide daily updates to parents regarding milestones, feedings, and nap schedules, fostering a strong "home-to-school" connection.
• Mentorship: Lead and collaborate with assistant caregivers to ensure consistent, high-quality care throughout the day.
• Health & Safety: Monitor the health and well-being of each infant, adhering strictly to all safety and sanitization protocols.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience working specifically with infants in a licensed childcare or preschool setting.
• Education: A CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or a related field) is preferred.
• Certification: Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain it - we offer CPR and First Aid training in June 2026)
• Soft Skills: Infinite patience, a calm demeanor, and a genuine love for helping infants reach their first major milestones.
• Reliability: A consistent and professional presence that families can rely on.

Why Join Happy Hours?

At Happy Hours Children's Center, we believe that a supportive environment for teachers leads to a better environment for children. We offer:

• Competitive hourly wages based on experience.
• A collaborative and friendly team culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Professional Training, Employee Discount

How to Apply

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families, we would love to meet you!

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Qualified applicants can expect a fast-tracked application process, including an initial phone screening within 24–48 hours of submission and in-person interviews held throughout the week.

Please call us at 845-489-6307 to schedule an interview.

Happy Hours Children's Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person