Infant Classroom Teacher & Mentor — Benefits Included

The Learning Experience Corp.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Competitive Salary

Employee discount

Company Paid Training

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The Learning Experience Corp. in Fort Myers is seeking passionate infant teachers to join our nurturing daycare and private preschool team. You will lead and mentor staff, manage a safe classroom, and implement the LEAP Curriculum to support growth and love of learning.

You will regularly communicate with parents, partner with center leadership, and help create a joyful, engaging environment for infants and toddlers. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional childcare experience, preferably with infants.
• High school diploma or GED required; CDA, Associate degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
• Completion of Florida DCF's 40-hour introductory childcare training, or willingness to complete it within state-required timelines.
• Infant & Toddler Appropriate Practices (ITPR) course completed or willingness to complete.
• Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome training completed or willingness to complete within the required timeframe.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Responsible for overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning
• Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, working with Infant and Toddler children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
• Support your center’s success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.
• Ability to move, lift, and assist children (e.g., up to 40 lbs).

Skills

Childcare excellence

Communication with parents

Team leadership

Growth mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA / Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The Learning Experience Corp. in Fort Myers is seeking passionate infant teachers to join our nurturing daycare and private preschool team. You will lead and mentor staff, manage a safe classroom, and implement the LEAP Curriculum to support growth and love of learning.

You will regularly communicate with parents, partner with center leadership, and help create a joyful, engaging environment for infants and toddlers. Training and development opportunities are provided.