Infant Lead Teacher

Learning Grove; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Insurance

Retirement & Financial Support

Work-Life Balance

Career Development

Child Care Benefit

Job summary

Learning Grove is hiring a Lead Teacher in Covington, KY to develop and deliver play-based, developmentally appropriate curricula that support growth across intellectual, social-emotional, physical, and language domains. The position is full-time at Altamont - Covington, KY 41011, with a CDA education requirement and state-approved orientation completed.

The role emphasizes equity and inclusion, strong family partnerships, and effective classroom management to foster a nurturing learning

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education required; Bachelor degree preferred
• State-approved childcare orientation completed
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Passion for equity, inclusion, and building strong family partnerships

Responsibilities

• Lead Teacher will create and deliver developmentally appropriate, play-based curricula that support children’s growth across intellectual, social-emotional, physical, and language domains.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Equity & inclusion

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Altamont - Covington, KY 41011, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: CDA, Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly, Join Learning Grove, a leading nonprofit early childhood education provider serving Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for over 40 years. Our high-quality, home-like classrooms nurture children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. As a Lead Teacher, you will create and deliver developmentally appropriate, play-based curricula that support children’s growth across all domains—intellectual, social-emotional, physical, and language.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education required; Bachelor degree preferred
• State-approved childcare orientation completed
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Passion for equity, inclusion, and building strong family partnerships

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
• Retirement & Financial Support: Health Savings Account and 403(b) retirement plan
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, professional development days, and employee assistance program
• Career Development: Coaching, structured growth plans, and tuition support
• Child Care Benefit: Free child care for eligible Kentucky employees