Infant INS

The Learning Experience; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom for our youngest learners and to lead daily activities with warmth and consistency.

You will implement the LEAP Curriculum®, build strong relationships with families, and collaborate with a leadership team that supports both children and teachers’ growth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must meet New Jersey requirements for the position (state caregiver credentials).
• Prior childcare experience; infant classroom experience strongly preferred.
• ECE coursework or credentials preferred.
• Able to communicate professionally with families.
• Meets applicable health, safety, training, and employment requirements.
• Infant care requires physical stamina and attentiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead your classroom by creating a warm, organized, engaging environment for infants.
• Bring the LEAP Curriculum® to life with age-appropriate activities 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.
• Keep safety at the center: active supervision, sanitation, safe sleep, feeding, diapering, and organization.
• Build trusting relationships with families through warm, professional communication and regular updates.
• Lead by example for other educators through professionalism, collaboration, and consistent classroom practices.
• Partner with center leadership and teaching team to create an exceptional experience for children and families.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Infant care experience

Child development knowledge

Communication with families

Safety & sanitation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ECE coursework/credentials

Job description

Lead Infant Teacher

Love the baby stage? So do we.

We’re looking for an experienced, nurturing Lead Infant Teacher who understands that infant care is so much more than bottles, diapers, and naps. Those first months are packed with development, connection, communication, and some very big milestones from some very tiny humans.

At The Learning Experience, our Lead Infant Teacher creates a classroom where babies feel safe, loved, engaged, and ready to explore their world. You’ll build strong relationships with families, lead the daily rhythm of your classroom, implement our infant curriculum, and work alongside a leadership team that wants both our children and our teachers to thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• 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

Compensation: 17.50-20.00

What You’ll Do

As our Lead Infant Teacher, you’ll take ownership of creating a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom for our youngest learners.

You’ll:

• 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.

We’re Looking for Someone Who...

Is warm and nurturing and understands that being a Lead Teacher requires leadership, accountability, and consistency.

Our ideal candidate:

• Is at least 18 years old
• Has a High School Diploma or GED
• Meets all New Jersey requirements for the position
• Has previous childcare experience, with infant classroom experience strongly preferred
• Has demonstrated experience leading or taking ownership of a classroom
• Has ECE coursework or credentials preferred
• 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

Infant Care Is Hands-On

Our teachers are actively engaged with children throughout the day. Essential responsibilities may include 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.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including:

• 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

The physical demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.

Ready to Make a Big Difference for Our Littlest Learners?

If you're an experienced early childhood educator who loves the infant stage, takes pride in running a strong classroom, and wants to work with a team that cares deeply about children, families, and one another, we’d love to meet you.