Infant Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Byron Center • Byron Township, MI

12d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience - Byron Center is looking for a nurturing and experienced Infant Lead Teacher to create a warm, responsive classroom for our youngest learners. Our Infant Teachers do much more than provide care. You'll support important developmental milestones, introduce babies to language, movement, sensory experiences, and play, and build trusting relationships with families.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience required
• Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as a Lead Caregiver
• Patient, dependable, nurturing, and collaborative

Nice To Haves

• Infant classroom experience strongly preferred
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Infant classroom routines and learning experiences
• Provide responsive, individualized care for each child
• Support feeding, diapering, sleep, tummy time, and developmental routines
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Engage infants through sensory exploration, music, movement, language, and play
• Observe and document children's development and milestones
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
• Build positive, trusting relationships with families
• Maintain a clean, safe, nurturing, and organized classroom
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED