Infant Lead Teacher

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Montessori Torah Academy is seeking an Infant Classroom Lead Teacher to create a warm, child-centered environment for infants aged 0-18 months. The role emphasizes individualized care, growth-focused activities and strong parent communication.

Responsibilities include supervision, daily logs, and collaboration with staff. The position offers either part-time or full-time opportunities with weekdays only, in a Montessori setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 6 ECE units required.
• At least 1 year as a lead teacher in an infant classroom.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing environment for infants (0–18 months).
• Provide constant supervision to ensure safety and health compliance.
• Implement age-appropriate activities promoting cognitive, emotional and physical growth.
• Offer personalized attention to infants' developmental pace.
• Maintain daily logs and communicate with parents about the day.
• Foster secure attachments and early social interactions.
• Participate in staff meetings, events and professional development.

Skills

Love and patience

Infant lead teaching

Effective communication

Problem solving & organization

Team collaboration

Reliability & punctuality

Education

High school diploma + 6 ECE units

Infant classroom teaching experience

Job description

Job Description:

Montessori Torah Academy is a private, independent Montessori school serving students ages 0-12 years of age. Our dedicated staff and supportive environment nurtures independent, joyful, lifelong learners.

Job Title: Infant Classroom Lead Teacher

Montessori Torah Academy teachers establish a welcoming classroom where each child feels cared for and respected. The learning environment is student-centered and self-paced, allowing children to explore their own interests while mastering skills and knowledge. Our Montessori program lays the groundwork for academic success by emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, independent focus and working in collaboration with others.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for infants (ages 0-18 months)

2. Provide constant supervision to ensure a safe environment, complying with all health and safety regulations.

3. Implementing age-appropriate activities and lesson plans that foster cognitive, emotional, and physical growth.

4. Providing personalized attention to meet each infant’s unique needs, personality, and developmental pace.

5. Maintaining daily logs of activities, including food intake, diaper changes, and developmental milestones, and communicating with parents about their child’s day.

6. Helping to foster secure attachments and encouraging initial social interactions between infants.

7. Actively participate in staff meetings, school events, and professional development opportunities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Love, patience and respect for children.

2. Minimum 1 year of experience being a lead teacher in an infant classroom setting.

3. Effective communication skills both written and oral.

4. Strong problem-solving skills, organizational and time management skills.

5. Collaborate effectively with colleagues.

6. Reliable and Punctual.

Education:

1. High School Diploma as a minimum along with 6 units in early childhood development.

2. Prior teaching experience in an infant classroom setting.

Compensation:

Based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday

(Part-Time/Full Time)