Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Why Join ChildCareGroup

Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to drive generational change by advancing early learning, family stability, and workforce opportunity.

Why This Role Matters

The Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher plays a key leadership role in creating responsive, nurturing environments for children birth to three. This position provides classroom oversight, guides instructional practices, and ensures high‑quality programming aligned with CCG standards, Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, and all licensing regulations.

As a team leader, you help shape the classroom culture, support staff development, and build strong partnerships with families.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the management of a safe, organized, developmentally appropriate classroom environment with functional learning centers for infants and toddlers.
• Plan and implement developmentally aligned activities using RC3, including curriculum development, child assessments, and documentation.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and families, participating in conferences, parent meetings, and required home visits.
• Provide guidance and indirect supervision to classroom staff while ensuring routines, safety practices, and sanitation standards are consistently met.
• Complete required reports, documentation, and database entries (training provided) while collaborating with teams to support daily operations.

What You Bring

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Associate’s Degree in child development or a related field.
• One-year experience working with young children ages birth to three.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and a strong desire to work with infants and toddlers.
• Reliable, punctual attendance, strong communication skills, and alignment with CCG’s mission, vision, and values.
• Integrity, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively within agency standards and philosophy.

ChildCareGroup is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.