Future Opening: Lead Infant Teacher

The Goddard School of Owings Mills, MD; United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School of Owings Mills, MD is hiring a Lead Infant Teacher to implement age-appropriate lesson plans and daily routines, with emphasis on infant development and responsive caregiving. The role involves individualized care, creating a safe classroom, and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities include leading caregiving routines, documenting progress for families, and ensuring health, safety, and licensing compliance while collaborating with leadership and pursuing ongoing

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• ECE degree preferred (AS/BA).
• CDA Infant/Toddler preferred.
• 1–2 years of infant experience in licensed childcare preferred.
• Strong communication with children, families and team.

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and routines.
• Individualize care to meet each infant’s needs and milestones.
• Create a safe, nurturing infant classroom environment.
• Lead daily caregiving routines (feeding, diapering, naps, play).
• Mentor Assistant/Resource Teachers.
• Communicate daily with families about feeding, sleep and progress.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety standards.
• Observe and document infant development to guide instruction.
• Participate in professional development and collaborate with leadership.
• Model positive, responsive caregiving and guidance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA (Infant/Toddler preferred)

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Job description

Responsive recruiter

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Lead Infant Teacher Key Responsibilities

Curriculum & Instruction

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and daily routines using the Wonder of Learning® curriculum, with a strong focus on infant development, sensory exploration, and responsive caregiving
• Individualize care to meet each infant’s developmental needs, schedules, and milestones

Classroom Leadership & Management

• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive infant classroom environment
• Lead daily caregiving routines including feeding, diapering, naps, and play
• Mentor and support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers

Family Communication

• Build strong, trusting relationships with families
• Communicate daily regarding feeding, sleep, milestones, and developmental progress

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and Goddard policies
• Maintain accurate classroom documentation and records

Assessment & Documentation

• Observe, assess, and document infant development to guide instruction and share progress with families

Professional Growth & Collaboration

• Participate in ongoing professional development and training
• Collaborate positively with leadership and fellow educators

Positive Guidance

• Model and implement positive, responsive caregiving and guidance strategies to support social-emotional development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• CDA (Infant/Toddler preferred)
• 1–2 years of experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting preferred
• Completion of state-required pre-service training
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and team members
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs in connection with caring for children

Why Join Our Goddard School?

If you’re an energetic, nurturing educator looking for a supportive and professional environment, we’d love to meet you. Our School offers a premium early childhood education experience in a warm, state-of-the-art setting where teachers are valued and supported.

Compensation: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour

This Is Your Moment

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery — moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children’s lives every day.

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