Lead Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $20 - $22 an hour

Are you passionate about nurturing infants during the most important stages of their development? We are seeking a caring, experienced, and dedicated Lead Infant Teacher to join our team. If you enjoy creating a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where infants can thrive, we'd love to hear from you!

Our center is a NAEYC-accredited and Quality Stars NY accredited childcare program located on a university campus. We take pride in providing high-quality early childhood education while fostering a supportive, collaborative workplace for our staff.

Position Details

• Position: Full-Time Lead Infant Teacher
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: Must be available to work an 8-hour shift between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM
• No evenings or weekends

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a directly related field; or
• A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; or
• A formal written education plan leading toward the required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree including 12 credits in Early Childhood Education, or a Bachelor's Degree plus 12 credits in Early Childhood Education; or
• An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (or directly related field) and four years of teaching experience in a child care center or other educational program serving young children.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment for infants.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support each child's growth and learning.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom.
• Observe, document, and communicate children's developmental progress.
• Ensure compliance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations and center policies.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and administration to provide the highest quality care and education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants in a licensed childcare or early childhood setting is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, dependable, and enthusiastic about working with young children.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, sit on the floor, and rise from the floor without adult assistance.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of infants while working alongside a supportive and dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in providing exceptional care and education to our youngest learners!