Infant Lead Teacher

UB Child Care Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k)

Job summary

UB Child Care Center in Buffalo, NY seeks a Lead Infant Teacher for a full-time, 40-hour workweek. The role runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with no evenings or weekends.

You will create a warm, developmentally appropriate infant classroom on a university campus, upholding NAEYC and Quality Stars NY standards. Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA, or a plan toward these credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA is required or pursuing a formal plan toward those qualifications.
• Experience working with infants in licensed settings is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom for infants.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for growth.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom.
• Observe and communicate children's progress to families and staff.
• Ensure OCFS regulations and center policies are followed.
• Collaborate with teachers and administration to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Infant care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

Education plan toward qualifications

Job description

Are you passionate about nurturing infants during the most important stages of their development? We are seeking a caring, experienced, and dedicated Lead Infant Teacher to join our team. If you enjoy creating a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where infants can thrive, we'd love to hear from you!

Our center is a NAEYC-accredited and Quality Stars NY accredited childcare program located on a university campus. We take pride in providing high-quality early childhood education while fostering a supportive, collaborative workplace for our staff.

Position Details

• Position: Full-Time Lead Infant Teacher
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: Must be available to work an 8-hour shift between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM
• No evenings or weekends

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a directly related field;
• A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential;
• A formal written education plan leading toward the required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree including 12 credits in Early Childhood Education, or a Bachelor's Degree plus 12 credits in Early Childhood Education; or
• An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (or directly related field) and four years of teaching experience in a child care center or other educational program serving young children.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment for infants.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support each child's growth and learning.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom.
• Observe, document, and communicate children's developmental progress.
• Ensure compliance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations and center policies.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and administration to provide the highest quality care and education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants in a licensed childcare or early childhood setting is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, dependable, and enthusiastic about working with young children.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, sit on the floor, and rise from the floor without adult assistance.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of infants while working alongside a supportive and dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in providing exceptional care and education to our youngest learners!