Lead Infant Teacher

The Learning Experience - Riverton • Cinnaminson Township, NJ

4d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience in Riverton, New Jersey, is hiring a nurturing, dependable, and experienced Lead Infant Teacher to lead its infant classroom. The role involves overseeing daily classroom operations and providing safe, loving, and engaging care and early learning experiences for infants. The teacher plans developmentally appropriate activities, responds to each infant’s individual care needs, maintains required records, and builds positive relationships with families. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with no weekend shifts, and offers a supportive teaching team and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to meet applicable New Jersey childcare licensing, background check, and employment requirements.
• Reliable, professional, and positive attitude, with a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Ability to take initiative, organize classroom routines, communicate effectively, and collaborate with other educators.
• Understanding of infant developmental milestones, age-appropriate activities, and responsive caregiving practices.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience as a Lead Teacher in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with infants in a group childcare setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily routines, activities, and the learning environment of the infant classroom.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that encourage sensory exploration, language development, motor skills, and early learning.
• Respond to each infant’s individual feeding, sleeping, diapering, and developmental needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and nurturing classroom and follow health, safety, and childcare licensing requirements.
• Build positive relationships with families through consistent communication, daily updates, and sharing developmental milestones.
• Complete daily reports, classroom records, developmental observations, and other required documentation.
• Work with classroom assistants and fellow educators to maintain consistent routines, classroom expectations, and quality care.
• Create a warm, loving environment where infants feel secure, supported, and encouraged to explore.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Access to available healthcare and additional employee benefits.
• Discounted childcare for eligible employees.
• Ongoing training, educational resources, and professional development.
• Opportunities for career advancement, including additional leadership roles.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Uniforms provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED