Lead Infant Teacher

Lead Teacher (Infant–Toddler) — Immediate Start

You're more than a teacher—you're building the foundation. At The Goddard School of Long Hill Township, our Infant & Toddler Lead Teachers help children feel safe, loved, and confident while sparking early curiosity through nurturing, play-based learning. If you're passionate about early development and want to grow in a school that truly invests in its team, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do As our Infant–Toddler Lead Teacher, you will be the heart of your classroom—creating a calm, joyful, and engaging environment where children can thrive.

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate plans aligned to infant/toddler milestones
• Build a safe, nurturing, and responsive classroom environment for children and families
• Support social-emotional, cognitive, language, and motor development through meaningful routines and play
• Observe and document child progress; communicate clearly and warmly with families
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom that encourages exploration and discovery
• Collaborate with teaching teammates and leadership to ensure consistency and support
• Follow all health, safety, and licensing regulations and school policies
• Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and coaching

Compensation (Experience + Education Based) We offer a pay range of $18–$23/hour, and placement within that range is determined by relevant experience, credentials, and level of education (CDA, Associate's, Bachelor's, etc.). Candidates with strong lead experience and/or higher education in Early Childhood may qualify toward the top end of the range.

What You'll Love About Working Here We believe great teachers deserve great support.

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision) + 401(k)
• Generous time off: 20 paid holidays + 12 personal days
• CDA support: We fully sponsor CDA credential education (for eligible team members)
• Modern classrooms & resources to help you teach with confidence
• Ongoing training + clear growth pathways
• A supportive, team-first culture where your work is valued and your voice matters

What We're Looking For

• A genuine love for working with infants and toddlers
• 2+ years experience in an infant/toddler classroom (lead experience preferred)
• Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) and/or CDA
• CPR/First Aid certified (or able to obtain quickly if needed)
• Strong knowledge of child development and best practices
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Positive, dependable, growth-minded attitude

About The Goddard School of Long Hill Township For over 20 years, our school has been a trusted leader in early childhood education. Families choose us for high-quality care and education—and teachers stay because they feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow.

Ready to join a school that celebrates every milestone—yours and theirs? Apply today and bring your heart, experience, and passion to a team that's raising confident, capable learners from the very beginning.