Infant Lead Teacher - 12 month
About The Position
The Infant Lead Teacher cares for children ages 6 weeks to 16 months in a Christ-centered environment. The teacher partners with parents and supports each child’s physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual growth. They plan and implement play-based, Biblically grounded lessons aligned with the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress, provide developmentally appropriate educational experiences, and differentiate instruction to meet children’s needs. The role includes maintaining licensing compliance and high classroom standards, creating a safe and orderly environment, communicating with families, and participating in required training, staff meetings, and school community events.
Requirements
- CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
- Meet licensing guidelines for lead qualification.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for teaching children from 6 weeks to 33 months.
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work indoors and outdoors throughout the day.
- Ability to see and hear clearly, stay at children’s level, and actively engage to ensure their safety.
- A heart and mission to reach the next generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Ability to clearly articulate the Gospel to a young child.
- A meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, evidenced by the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
- A lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry, demonstrating integrity in all situations.
- Knowledge of the Bible and faith development of infant children.
- Commitment to prayer, as evidenced in both corporate and personal prayer.
Responsibilities
- Create a Christ-centered learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 16 months.
- Provide classroom educational experiences that demonstrate understanding of learning domains, the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress, and assessments.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of children in the classroom.
- Collaborate with the Infant Grade Level Team to plan lessons and activities throughout the school year.
- Communicate daily with families about the day’s activities, successes, and challenges.
- Meet regularly with parents informally and formally to address children’s needs.
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
- Follow the Infant and Toddler Director’s directives to maintain high classroom standards and provide a quality learning experience.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom and help keep the facility orderly.
- Address behavioral issues with Christ-centered love, respect, and patience.
- Attend required training and staff meetings throughout the year.
- Attend school community events throughout the year, including events outside scheduled hours.
- Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
- Maintain licensing compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
