Infant Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Columbus Circle, NY•New York, NY

7d•$20 - $24•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
Strong knowledge of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Must meet all applicable New York State and New York City childcare licensing requirements

Nice To Haves

Previous experience leading an infant classroom strongly preferred
CPR and First Aid certification preferred

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