Infant Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience•Astoria, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience in Astoria is seeking a passionate, reliable, and experienced Lead Infant Teacher to join their team. This is a key role in their center, responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for their youngest learners. They are looking for someone who is not only experienced with infants, but who truly understands the importance of early development and brings patience, consistency, and warmth into the classroom every day. At The Learning Experience, they make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. Their curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of their nurturing teachers and staff. At TLE®, they’ve created a full cast of characters that become their little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience working in a daycare center (infant experience required)
Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education REQUIRED
Strong understanding of infant development and routines
Reliable, punctual, and professional
Warm, nurturing, and patient demeanor
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Must meet all state requirements (medical, background check, fingerprinting)

Nice To Haves

Someone who thrives in a structured environment and can take full ownership of a classroom
A teacher who is proactive, attentive, and highly engaged with children
A team player who contributes to a positive, supportive school culture

Responsibilities

Lead an infant classroom and ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment
Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with center standards
Support infants’ cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development
Maintain consistent communication with families regarding their child’s day and progress
Follow all DOH Article 47 regulations and center policies
Supervise and guide assistant teachers within the classroom
Maintain accurate daily reports (feeding, diapering, naps, activities)