Lead Infant Teacher

The Learning Experience•Staten Island, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring a Lead Infant Teacher to lead a classroom and support the learning and development of infants ages 6 weeks to 12 months. The Lead Teacher implements curriculum, maintains a safe and engaging classroom, communicates with families, and provides guidance to Assistant Teachers. The role is based in St. George, Staten Island, near the St. George Ferry and Bus Terminal and the Staten Island Railroad. The position is full-time, with a schedule of 8–5 or 9–6. Flexibility is available for students enrolled in a study plan toward an Early Childhood Education associate or bachelor’s degree, or a related field. Pay is $20–$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. The teacher creates a supportive classroom, builds relationships with children and families, plans age-appropriate activities, and supports children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development. They lead classroom routines and operations, maintain lesson plans and records, monitor children’s needs and progress, and guide Assistant Teachers. The position also involves implementing TLE’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, following licensing and safety requirements, meeting classroom ratios, providing daily care such as feeding and diapering, participating in training, and supporting family engagement and center activities.

Requirements

Must have an early childhood associate degree or be on a study plan to obtain a bachelor’s or associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; stated as a city requirement.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required.
Must meet applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.
Ability to supervise children by sight and sound; stand, walk, bend, kneel, and sit on the floor; participate in indoor and outdoor activities; and safely lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Classroom leadership experience preferred.
Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
Strong classroom management, communication, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

Create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Build positive relationships with children and families.
Plan age-appropriate learning and play experiences.
Support children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
Encourage curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence.
Plan and organize classroom activities, routines, and transitions.
Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
Monitor individual children’s needs and development.
Maintain an organized and prepared classroom.
Guide and support Assistant Teachers.
Communicate with families about their child’s day, development, and progress, and respond to questions professionally.
Collaborate with teachers and center leadership; model positive classroom practices and teamwork.
Implement TLE’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and adapt activities to children’s ages, abilities, and developmental needs.
Follow state childcare licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements.
Maintain required classroom ratios and active supervision.
Support children’s daily care needs, including feeding, diapering, and toileting as appropriate.
Participate in required training and professional development.
Maintain TLE classroom and curriculum standards and support family engagement and center activities.
Create a professional and welcoming classroom environment.