Lead Infant Teacher
About The Position
The Goddard School located at 2385 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518 is seeking an experienced and nurturing Lead Infant Teacher. The role focuses on responsive caregiving, strong family partnerships, and providing a safe, loving environment where infants can thrive. The teacher builds trusting relationships with children and families while supporting each infant’s individual developmental journey. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position, with a typical 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. shift and no nights or weekends. Compensation is based on education, credentials, North Carolina Early Childhood Education points, relevant experience, and demonstrated classroom leadership. The school offers competitive compensation, monthly performance bonus opportunities, professional development, and opportunities for growth and advancement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience as a teacher, infant teacher, preschool teacher, childcare teacher, or early childhood educator in a licensed childcare center, daycare, preschool, or early learning program.
- Experience caring for infants in a group care setting.
- Meet North Carolina Lead Teacher qualifications.
- Be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina Qualifying Letter.
- Meet all North Carolina childcare licensing requirements.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to independently lead a classroom.
- Dependable, professional, and committed to excellence in early childhood education.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in connection with the care of children.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related field.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- North Carolina Early Childhood Credential.
- 7 or more North Carolina Education Points.
- Previous Lead Teacher experience.
- Previous experience working in an infant classroom.
- Understanding of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Strong classroom leadership and organization skills.
Responsibilities
- Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for infants.
- Support infants’ physical, social-emotional, language, cognitive, and sensory development.
- Implement age-appropriate learning experiences using The Goddard School’s Wonder of Learning curriculum.
- Observe and document developmental milestones and daily activities.
- Maintain individualized feeding, sleeping, and care routines.
- Communicate regularly and professionally with families.
- Collaborate with teaching partners and school leadership.
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and licensing requirements.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Competitive salary.
- Employer contribution toward health insurance.
- Free vision and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid professional development.
- Supportive leadership team.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
- Consistent full-time schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
