Lead Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus

Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

$1,000 Hiring Bonus
Available for qualified candidates who meet position requirements, credential requirements (PDIS Level 2 or higher where applicable), and schedule availability requirements. Bonus paid according to company policy and employment agreement.
Employee Referral Bonus: $250

Position Summary
As a Lead Infant Teacher, you will guide a classroom serving children ages 6 weeks through 18 months. You will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that promotes development, exploration, and meaningful interactions while supporting assistant teachers and partnering with families.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom operations and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Foster strong attachments and responsive caregiving practices.
• Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Observe and document developmental milestones.
• Coach, support, and mentor assistant teachers and support staff.
• Maintain compliance with Colorado licensing regulations and health and safety standards.
• Build trusting relationships with families through ongoing communication and partnership.
• Complete classroom documentation, assessments, and daily reports.
• Support center-wide initiatives, events, and enrollment efforts.
• Ensure active supervision and safe care practices at all times.

Paid Time Off & School Closures

• Up to 80 Hours Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays

Additional Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Telehealth & Telemedicine Services
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Childcare Discount Opportunities
• Paid Training and Professional Development
• Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications:
Is at least Eighteen (18) years of age.
Hold a certificate in Infant and Toddler care from a regionally accredited college or university with completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours in the development and care of infants and toddlers in a group setting.
Or an adult who is currently certified as a Child Development Associate (CDA) and has completed the Department approved expanding quality in infant and toddler development course of training.
Or a current Early Childhood Professional Credential Version 3.0 Level II or higher, as determined by the Colorado Shines.
Has completed one three-semester-hour class in infant/toddler development; or,
Has completed the Department-approved Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Development and holds twelve months of verifiable full-day experience working with Infants and/or Toddlers.

How To Apply:

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