Infant Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience; Canton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Canton, MI is seeking an Infant Lead Teacher to create a warm, responsive classroom for our youngest learners. You will lead an infant team, provide developmentally appropriate activities, and partner with families to support growth.

We offer a competitive hourly pay of $17–$20, full-time Monday–Friday schedules, paid training, and opportunities for advancement within a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Infant classroom experience is preferred.
• CDA or ECE coursework or related credentials are a plus.
• Knowledge of safe infant sleep practices and licensing requirements in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, nurturing, and engaging Infant classroom.
• Provide attentive care following individualized feeding, diapering, and sleep schedules.
• Create age-appropriate sensory, movement, language, and early learning experiences.
• Support development across physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional domains.
• Observe milestones and maintain classroom documentation.
• Build relationships and communicate with families; collaborate with assistants.
• Maintain a clean, organized, developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Skills

Infant care

Child development

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA / ECE coursework preferred

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Infant Lead Teacher – Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience – Canton, MI

Pay: $17–$20 per hour, based on experience and credentials
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

The Learning Experience – Canton is seeking a nurturing and experienced Infant Lead Teacher to create a warm, responsive classroom for our youngest learners.

Our Infant Teachers provide more than exceptional care. Through meaningful interactions, sensory exploration, movement, and individualized routines, you’ll help babies develop secure relationships and reach important early milestones.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a safe, nurturing, and engaging Infant classroom
• Provide attentive care while following individualized feeding, diapering, and sleep schedules
• Create age-appropriate sensory, movement, language, and early learning experiences
• Support physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development
• Observe developmental milestones and maintain required classroom documentation
• Build trusting relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
• Maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous professional childcare or early childhood experience strongly preferred
• Infant classroom experience preferred
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related credentials are a plus
• Knowledge of safe sleep and appropriate infant care practices
• Patient, nurturing, dependable, and team-oriented
• Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• $17–$20 per hour
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership and teaching team
• Opportunities for continued career growth