Lead Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Location: The Learning Experience - Hudson Yards, New York, NY
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Do you love caring for infants and helping them reach their earliest developmental milestones?

The Learning Experience - Hudson Yards is hiring a nurturing, dependable Lead Infant Teacher to create a safe, engaging classroom where our youngest learners feel loved, supported, and encouraged to explore.

As a Lead Teacher, you'll guide classroom activities, implement our L.E.A.P. Curriculum, support infant development, and work closely with families and fellow educators.

We're looking for someone who understands the importance of responsive caregiving, consistent routines, and meaningful early learning experiences.

What You'll Do

Inspire Learning & Development

• Create engaging, developmentally appropriate infant learning experiences

• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum through sensory play, music, movement, and exploration

• Support physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development

• Observe developmental milestones and maintain required documentation

Lead Your Classroom

• Manage daily classroom routines, lesson plans, and transitions

• Guide and support Assistant Teachers and classroom support staff

• Provide attentive care, including feeding, diapering, and safe sleep practices

• Maintain a clean, organized, and nurturing classroom environment

Build Strong Relationships

• Communicate regularly with families about their child's care and development

• Build trusting relationships with infants, families, and coworkers

• Collaborate with center leadership and fellow teachers

• Support family engagement and center activities

Maintain Quality & Safety

• Follow New York City childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

• Maintain active supervision and required classroom ratios

• Follow infant care, sanitation, and safe sleep protocols

• Participate in required training and professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required

• Previous professional infant care or early childhood education experience required

• Experience leading an infant classroom or mentoring Assistant Teachers preferred

• Strong understanding of infant development, responsive caregiving, and safe sleep practices

• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills

• Patient, attentive, dependable, and nurturing

• Must meet applicable New York City childcare licensing, background screening, and regulatory requirements

What We Offer

• $20.00-$24.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

• Full-time employment

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees

• Paid time off

• 401(k) with available company match

• Employee childcare discount

• Paid training and professional development

• Career advancement opportunities

• Supportive teaching team and collaborative work environment

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Infant Teacher ready to lead a classroom and make a meaningful difference during children's earliest years, we'd love to meet you!

Join The Learning Experience - Hudson Yards and help our youngest learners build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.