Lead Infant Teacher

The Goddard School•Baltimore, MD

19d

About The Position

The Lead Infant Teacher coordinates the daily operations of an assigned class and plans, presents, and evaluates educational and recreational activities in a safe environment. The teacher works directly with children and parents each day to provide quality customer service, observes children’s interests, and collaborates with other teachers to develop an engaging curriculum. The role includes communicating with parents about children’s activities and achievements through mobile apps and personal discussions, and working as part of a supportive teaching team.

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 responding to potential emergencies.
Meet background check eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
1–2 years of previous experience.
90-hour preschool certification.
CPR/First Aid training.
Basic Health and Safety training.
ADA training.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the daily operations of an assigned class.
Plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational childcare activities 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 about their children’s activities and achievements, including through mobile apps and personal discussions.