Infant Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
The Learning Experience - Byron Center•Byron Township, MI
•$16 - $18•Onsite
About The Position
The Learning Experience – Byron Center is seeking a nurturing and dependable Infant Lead Teacher to create a warm, responsive classroom where our youngest learners feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore. This role is ideal for an early childhood educator who understands the importance of consistent routines, responsive caregiving, and meaningful interactions during a child's first year of development.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous professional infant, daycare, or childcare experience preferred
- Lead Teacher or Infant classroom experience strongly preferred
- CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
- Strong understanding of infant development and responsive caregiving
- Patient, dependable, nurturing, and team-oriented
- Must meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements
Nice To Haves
- Previous professional infant, daycare, or childcare experience
- Lead Teacher or Infant classroom experience
- CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework
Responsibilities
- Lead daily routines and learning experiences in the Infant classroom
- Provide attentive care including feeding, diapering, naps, and individualized schedules
- Create age-appropriate sensory and developmental activities
- Support early language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and nurturing classroom
- Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
- Observe developmental milestones and communicate regularly with families
- Maintain required classroom records and documentation
- Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunities for continued career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
