Lead Infant Teacher

Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Infant Teacher to join our vibrant early childhood education team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing, engaging, and educational environment tailored specifically for infants. Your leadership will inspire a team of educators while ensuring each child's developmental needs are met through innovative curriculum development and personalized care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the foundational years of young children, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive growth in a safe and stimulating setting.

Duties

• Lead the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curricula focused on early childhood education, including literacy, math, physical education, and Montessori methods.
• Supervise and mentor teaching staff to ensure high-quality classroom management and effective lesson planning aligned with best practices in childhood development.
• Collaborate with families to support child welfare, communicate progress, and tailor care plans that meet individual needs, including those requiring special education or early intervention services.
• Oversee classroom activities to promote positive behavior management and ensure a safe, inclusive environment for toddlers and infants.
• Conduct regular classroom observations to monitor teaching effectiveness, ensure compliance with licensing standards, and foster continuous improvement in childcare practices.
• Manage daily operations of the infant classroom, including scheduling, documentation, and maintaining a clean, organized space conducive to learning and growth.
• Facilitate ongoing professional development for staff in areas such as classroom management, standardized testing preparation, and early intervention strategies.

Skills

• Extensive experience in early childhood education with a focus on infants and toddlers care.
• Strong background in curriculum development across multiple domains including literacy education, math, physical education, and Montessori techniques.
• Proven ability to lead classroom management initiatives while fostering a nurturing environment that promotes childhood development.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging effectively with children, families, staff, and external specialists such as special education professionals.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies tailored for young children to support positive social interactions.
• Familiarity with standardized testing procedures relevant to early childhood programs and tutoring techniques when applicable.
• Experience working with children requiring special education or early intervention services is highly desirable. Join us in making a meaningful difference during the most formative years of children's lives! We are committed to providing a supportive environment where your leadership can inspire growth—both for the children in our care and your professional journey.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare

Work Location: In person