Lead Infant Teacher

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full Time Best Point, Cincinnati, OH, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1623 Salary Range: $18.00 To $21.00 Annually Are you passionate about infant development and ready to lead a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow? Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Lead Infant Teacher to provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate care while guiding a classroom team. In this role, you’ll lead curriculum implementation, support assistant teachers, build meaningful relationships with families, and create a nurturing learning environment that promotes infants’ cognitive, motor, social, and emotional development. Pay: $18–$21 per hour, based on experience Sign-On Bonus:$300 Schedule: Full-time, M-F 9am - 5:30pm Our benefits are designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting as low as $27 per paycheck for eligible employees HSA with employer contributions up to $1,200 annually for eligible 2+ person plans FSA options Free preventive care and wellness programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support Pet insurance options Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5 times annual salary, up to $300,000, for eligible employees Short- and long-term disability coverage Educational loan forgiveness support and resources Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility Free CEUs and licensure supervision, where applicable 10% tuition discount for online programs through the University of Cincinnati Leadership Academy and professional development programs at no cost Interest-free personal computer loan program Employee referral bonus opportunities Time Away Generous PTO, up to 34 days off in the first year for eligible employees 10 paid holidays Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement Work-life balance support Job Responsibilities Lead the Classroom & Support Child Development Create and maintain a safe, responsive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate infant classroom. Implement curriculum aligned with SUTQ standards and the Creative Curriculum. Support infants’ cognitive, motor, social, and emotional development through engaging daily experiences. Balance child-initiated activities with teacher-guided learning opportunities. Observe children’s development and use assessment information to support individualized learning experiences. Maintain a classroom environment that promotes healthy development, exploration, and school readiness. Lead & Support Your Classroom Team Provide classroom leadership and guidance to assistant teachers. Lead and support assistant teachers in daily classroom activities and routines. Promote effective communication, teamwork, and consistency across the classroom. Model responsive, developmentally appropriate interactions with children. Support a collaborative environment focused on high-quality care and learning. Partner with Families & Professionals Establish positive, respectful, and productive relationships with children’s families. Communicate regularly with families about each child’s progress, development, and daily experiences. Respond to parent questions and concerns professionally and compassionately. Collaborate with therapists, specialists, and internal teams to address individual children’s needs. Support partnerships that promote children’s well-being and developmental progress. Support Program Quality & Compliance Ensure classroom practices align with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services licensing requirements. Maintain accurate documentation, lesson plans, assessments, and child portfolios. Support enrollment efforts and program quality goals. Participate in required trainings and ongoing professional development. Contribute to a high-quality early learning environment that supports children, families, and staff. Qualifications CDA or associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field. Meets Career Pathways Level (CPL) 3 requirements through the Ohio Early Childhood Professional Development Network (Ohio ECPDN). Direct experience teaching in an infant classroom. Strong knowledge of infant development and social-emotional learning. Ability to lead and collaborate with classroom team members. Flexibility, dependability, and a commitment to high-quality early childhood care. Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office. Physical ability to meet the demands of an infant classroom. Physical Requirements The physical demands described below represent those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Employees in this role are regularly required to: Sit, stand, walk, and bend. Lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Participate in classroom activities and routines that support the care and development of infants. Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Our Culture Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is a Greater Cincinnati nonprofit organization specializing in education, behavioral health, therapeutic services, and autism services for vulnerable children, families, and caregivers. We are committed to creating a workplace grounded in respect, tolerance, collaboration, and inclusion. We expect our employees to demonstrate these values in their daily interactions with children, families, colleagues, and community partners. Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. #J-18808-Ljbffr