FT Lead Teacher Infants

Jordan Family Learning Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jordan Family Learning Center in Philadelphia is seeking a Full-Time Lead Teacher for Infants to own the infant room program, planning activities and supervising staff while ensuring proper documentation and safe ratios.

The role requires PA lead teacher qualifications, 18+ with clearances, infant experience, CPR/First Aid, and a leadership mindset; it is an on-site, full-time position with a commitment to family partnerships.

Qualifications

• Meet PA group supervisor / lead teacher qualifications for the infant assignment (education + countable experience path confirmed at hire)
• 18+; full child-care clearances before unsupervised child contact
• Infant experience strongly preferred; comfort with bottles, sleep routines, and individualized care
• CPR / First Aid (pediatric preferred) or obtain as required
• Leadership mindset: ratios, transitions, and coaching support staff
• Full-time availability aligned to center hours

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement infant curriculum and caregiving routines (feeding, sleep, diapering, play)
• Maintain infant ratio minimums (handbook: infant 1:4, max group 8) and never leave children unsupervised
• Supervise aides / assistants assigned to the room
• Document concerns, incidents, and family updates in approved systems
• Partner with families within JFLC communication boundaries
• Model handbook standards for guidance, health, hygiene, and confidentiality

Skills

Leadership

Coaching staff

Infant care

Family communication

Education

PA lead teacher qualifications

Job description

About JFLC

Jordan Family Learning Center’s infant program depends on calm, attentive leads who protect ratios and treat every baby with dignity.

Role

Full-Time Lead Teacher — Infants (group supervisor / lead teacher lane). You own the infant room program: planning, supervision of assigned children and support staff, ratios, documentation, and escalation.

What you will do

• Plan and implement infant curriculum and caregiving routines (feeding, sleep, diapering, play)
• Maintain infant ratio minimums (handbook: infant 1:4, max group 8) and never leave children unsupervised
• Supervise aides / assistants assigned to the room
• Document concerns, incidents, and family updates in approved systems
• Partner with families within JFLC communication boundaries
• Model handbook standards for guidance, health, hygiene, and confidentiality

Requirements

• Meet PA group supervisor / lead teacher qualifications for the infant assignment (education + countable experience path confirmed at hire)
• 18+; full child-care clearances before unsupervised child contact
• Infant experience strongly preferred; comfort with bottles, sleep routines, and individualized care
• CPR / First Aid (pediatric preferred) or obtain as required
• Leadership mindset: ratios, transitions, and coaching support staff
• Full-time availability aligned to center hours

Schedule

Full-time infant classroom. Always-hiring for qualified leads.

Compensation

$16–20 per hour.

Clearances and onboarding (Staff Handbook v2.0)

Staff may not begin or continue child-care duties without required records for the role. Pennsylvania child-care background requirements may include Childcare Employee Listing, FBI fingerprinting, National Sex Offender Registry check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification, Pennsylvania State Police criminal history, and out-of-state checks when applicable. Clearances generally renew every 60 months or sooner when required. A provisionally hired person, when allowed by law, may not be alone with children and must stay in the immediate vicinity of a permanently qualified staff person until clearances are complete. Health assessment / TB screening, handbook acknowledgment, orientation, and role training are required as assigned. Mandated reporter duties apply.

Equal Opportunity Statement

JFLC is an equal opportunity employer. We hire without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.