Infant Lead Teacher

Celebree School of Leander at Crystal Falls

About The Position

As an Infant Teacher at Celebree School™, you'll have the extraordinary opportunity to shape the earliest stages of our little ones' development, creating a nurturing and enriching environment that fosters growth and exploration. Your mission? To ensure that Celebree's vision, mission, and values are woven into every step of our infants' and toddlers' journey while providing developmentally age-appropriate experiences that are as nurturing as they are meaningful. As an Infant/Toddler Teacher, you'll also have the opportunity to help navigate classroom Aides through their journey into the world of early childhood education with confidence and compassion. At Celebree School™ we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways. Apply today, Let’s grow BIG together As an Infant Teacher (ages:6weeks to 17months), you will be given the tools, resources, and training to:

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in infants classroom
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education; a specialization in Early Childhood Education (or a closely related field) is strongly preferred.
Certification: Must meet all Lead Teacher requirements as mandated by the governing State agency.
Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of childhood behavioral and developmental stages.
Knowledge in teaching strategies curriculum

Nice To Haves

Experience with Tadpoles (or similar childcare management software) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Navigate the day's activities alongside our infants, offering gentle guidance and support as they navigate their first steps.
Manage the Infant classroom ensuring compliance with all Office of Child Care regulations, company standards, policies, and procedures.
Provide a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents, and visitors.
Create and implement thorough, timely lesson plans that are age-appropriate and stimulating in accordance with Celebree’s infant curriculum
Ensure the classroom is a safe, clean, and inviting space where curiosity can flourish.
Accurately complete all paperwork, electronic reports, supervision records, and attendance tracking
Execute and oversee daily lesson plans to ensure learning objectives are met on schedule.
Ensure all classroom activities align with state licensing requirements and safety standards.
Demonstrate a strong "solution-oriented" mindset to address classroom challenges or behavioral needs effectively.
Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills to provide developmental updates to families and coordinate with staff.