Infant Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle is seeking a compassionate and experienced Infant Lead Teacher to lead our youngest classroom. This is an excellent opportunity for an early childhood educator who enjoys building strong relationships with infants and families while mentoring fellow teachers and creating an exceptional learning environment. As the Lead Teacher, you'll guide classroom instruction, support your teaching team, and provide responsive, individualized care that helps infants reach important developmental milestones during their first years of life.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA, or High School Diploma with at least five years of relevant early childhood experience
- Previous experience leading an infant classroom strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
- Must meet all applicable New York State and New York City childcare licensing requirements
Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operation of the Infant classroom with a focus on safety, nurturing care, and developmentally appropriate learning
- Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum through engaging sensory experiences and responsive interactions
- Foster infants' cognitive, language, physical, and social-emotional development
- Supervise and mentor Assistant Teachers to ensure consistent, high-quality classroom practices
- Maintain individualized care routines including feeding, diapering, naps, and developmental observations
- Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication and developmental updates
- Ensure compliance with all New York State and New York City childcare licensing regulations and health and safety standards
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit options
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
