Infant Room - Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

You will play a pivotal role as the Infant Room Lead Teacher, crafting a nurturing environment for infants aged 8 weeks to 18 months that fosters their earliest educational experiences. You are the architect of foundational learning, where care and development meet. Your responsibility is to design a stimulating sanctuary that encourages social-emotional growth, curiosity, and exploration within our extended day program.

• Discovery & Development: Design and implement engaging activities that align with our academy's philosophy, sparking curiosity and creativity in our young learners.
• Classroom Culture: Establish a warm, inclusive, and welcoming classroom space that promotes exploration, independence, and a sense of community.
• Well-being & Guidance: Provide vigilant supervision and positive guidance to ensure the well-being of our infants, managing routines with sensitivity and care.
• Child Development Tracking: Monitor and record significant milestones in child development, identifying individual strengths and areas for growth.
• Collaboration & Communication: Foster open and heart-centered communication with parents and colleagues to ensure a cohesive and supportive experience.
• Classroom Organization:
• Resource Management & Maintenance: Efficiently manage and maintain a clean, stimulating learning space filled with age-appropriate materials and equipment.

• Passion: A genuine love for working with infants/young children and a passion for engaging them in developmental challenges.
• Professional Competencies: Proactive self-starter who demonstrates a continuous growth mindset and a commitment to process improvement.
• Educational Background: Currently hold an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Essentials: First Aid/CPR certification and the ability to pass all required background clearances.
• Shift: Consistent coverage for our 1st shift (between 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
• Experience: Proven experience nurturing and guiding young children in a professional educational setting.
• Skills: Strong classroom management skills and a deep understanding of child development principles.
• Availability: Full-time or Part-time options available based on academy requirements; may include occasional academy events outside of regular hours.

• Foundational knowledge of Montessori or STEAM educational frameworks, with a proven ability to adapt and excel in specialized learning environments, is highly desirable.

We believe brilliant work deserves brilliant rewards. You’re unlocking a treasure chest of benefits designed to support your professional legacy:

• Impactful Work: Opportunity to see your care and curriculum directly shape the foundational years of our students.
• Professional Portfolio: Gain unique experience at the intersection of early childhood education and community service.
• Collaborative Networking: Connect with dedicated education leaders and professionals focused on high-quality learning environments.
• Mentorship: Receive specialized guidance from the leadership on early childhood best practices and curriculum application.
• Total Rewards: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and paid time off (PTO).

Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC, is a unique educational organization that offers a new teaching style to break traditional barriers of learning repetitive lessons in a prepared routine environment. Our goal is to create a more interactive, hands-on learning environment that is technology-focused and can integrate classroom-to-home management.