Infant INS

The Learning Experience Corp - Wayne, NJ • Wayne, NJ

12d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced and nurturing Lead Infant Teacher to create a classroom environment where babies feel safe, loved, engaged, and ready to explore. This role involves building strong relationships with families, leading the daily rhythm of the classroom, implementing the infant curriculum, and working with a supportive leadership team. The position focuses on the developmental, connection, communication, and milestone achievements of infants.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meets all New Jersey requirements for the position
• Previous childcare experience
• Infant classroom experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading or taking ownership of a classroom
• Meets applicable INS requirements
• Can communicate professionally and confidently with families
• Understands infant developmental milestones and developmentally appropriate practice
• Can remain calm, patient, attentive, and engaged throughout the day
• Is dependable, collaborative, and ready to be an active member of the center team
• Meets required state and federal health, safety, training, physical, and employment requirements
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Safely lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds
• Reaching and stretching with hands and arms
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and getting up and down from the floor
• Climbing or balancing as required for job duties
• Using a stool or ladder when necessary
• Maintaining the physical and mental alertness necessary for active supervision
• Participating in outdoor activities throughout the year, with temperatures potentially ranging from approximately 20°F with wind chill to 95°F

Nice To Haves

• ECE coursework or credentials preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead your classroom by creating a warm, organized, engaging environment where infants can safely explore, learn, and grow.
• Bring our L.E.A.P. Curriculum® to life through age-appropriate experiences supporting language, sensory exploration, motor development, social-emotional growth, and early cognitive skills.
• Individualize care by respecting each child's developmental stage and daily needs while maintaining a consistent classroom routine.
• Keep safety at the center of everything you do, including active supervision, sanitation, safe sleep practices, feeding, diapering, and classroom organization.
• Build trusting relationships with families through warm, professional communication and regular updates about their child's day, development, and milestones.
• Lead by example for other educators through professionalism, collaboration, consistency, and strong classroom practices.
• Partner with center leadership and your teaching team to create an exceptional experience for children and families.
• Actively engage with children throughout the day, including feeding, bottle preparation, diapering, dressing, grooming, soothing, floor play, facilitating developmental activities, cleaning and sanitizing classroom materials, and supervising children by both sight and sound.

Benefits

• A supportive, team-oriented school environment
• Established curriculum and classroom resources
• Opportunities to grow within early childhood education and leadership
• Meaningful relationships with children and families
• A leadership role where your experience and ideas matter
• The chance to celebrate the little things that are actually very big things: first steps, first words, new skills, belly laughs, and growing independence

What This Job Offers

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