Lead Infant Teacher

The Goddard School of Baltimore (Canton), MD•Baltimore, MD

4h•$20 - $23

About The Position

The Lead Infant Teacher coordinates the daily operations of an assigned class and plans, presents, and evaluates educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment. The role works directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service, and collaborates with other teachers to create an engaging curriculum based on children’s interests. Teachers communicate with parents daily about children’s activities and achievements, including through mobile apps and personal discussions. The school describes its environment as supportive and fun, with director support, planning or resource time, maintained classroom ratios, and resources for successful teaching.

Requirements

45-hour infant/toddler certification or CDA required.
Develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members.
Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multitasking to ensure smooth school operations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, ensuring child safety, and potential emergency situations.
For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, ability to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
Meets background check eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
One to two years of previous experience preferred.
90-hour preschool certification preferred.
CPR/First Aid training preferred.
Basic Health and Safety training preferred.
ADA training preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the daily operations of an assigned class.
Plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment.
Work directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service.
Observe children’s interests and collaborate with other teachers to develop an engaging curriculum.
Communicate with parents daily about their children’s activities and achievements, using mobile apps and personal discussions.
Help maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment.

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training and development
Vision insurance
Employee discounts
Some schools offer paid holidays and childcare discounts.
Professional development through Goddard Systems University, which provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Some schools offer CDA credentials and tuition reimbursement.
Recognition programs throughout the year.
No nights and weekends.