Infant Lead Teacher

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Infant Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education The Learning Experience - Tuckahoe, NY Pay: $20-$23 per hour, based on experience and qualifications Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience - Tuckahoe is seeking an experienced and nurturing Infant Lead Teacher to create a warm, responsive classroom where our youngest learners feel safe, loved, and supported.

You'll lead an Infant classroom that combines individualized care with meaningful early learning experiences while building strong relationships with children, families, and your teaching team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily Infant classroom routines and learning experiences
• Provide responsive, individualized care based on each child's needs
• Support feeding, diapering, sleep, tummy time, and developmental routines
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Engage infants through sensory exploration, language, music, movement, and play
• Observe and document children's development and milestones
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
• Build trusting relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Maintain a clean, safe, nurturing, and organized classroom
• Follow New York licensing and center requirements

Qualifications

Candidates must meet at least one of the following qualification pathways:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related qualifying field
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related qualifying field
• Current CDA credential
• High school diploma or equivalent plus at least 5 years of qualifying early childhood experience

Additionally:

• Professional Infant classroom experience strongly preferred
• Lead Teacher or classroom leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of infant development and responsive caregiving
• Patient, nurturing, dependable, and collaborative
• Must meet applicable New York licensing requirements for the position

What We Offer

• $20-$23 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Apply today to join The Learning Experience - Tuckahoe and help give our youngest learners an exceptional start.