Infant Lead Teacher

Ivy Kids - Roswell West; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid professional development

Training programs to advance career

Work-life balance

Franchise employee support

Job summary

Ivy Kids - Roswell West is seeking an infant lead teacher to plan and implement daily curriculum for your classroom, overseeing personal care, learning activities, and program quality.

You will supervise assistant teachers, communicate with families, and ensure compliance with licensing, health, and safety procedures, while contributing to a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children up to 50+ pounds.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
• The lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements the Ivy Kids curriculum activities.
• Keeps accurate records of each child’s developmental milestones and attendance.
• Ensure ASQs are conducted on time.
• Provide daily communication to parents via parent app.
• Supervise and direct activities of assistant teachers.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain classroom safety and sanitation per licensing requirements.

Job description

As an infant lead teacher at Ivy Kids, you will be responsible for planning and implementing the daily curriculum for children in your classroom. You will oversee and coordinate the children’s personal care, hygiene, learning activities, specialized programs, and positive guidance. Day-to-day activities will include supervising and directing activities of assistant teachers assigned to the classroom. You will also keep the director informed on a timely basis of pertinent issues regarding staff, children, families, and the program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

General

• Plans and implements the Ivy Kids curriculum activities
• Keeps accurate and current records of each child’s developmental milestones, student accidents, anecdotal records, and attendance.
• Ensure ASQs are conducted on time.
• Has knowledge of state standards and ability to follow Ivy Kids Critical Procedures.
• Provides daily communication to parents via parent app.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Interaction with Parents, Staff, and Director

• Assists in training new staff and familiarizing them with program practices, forms, and schedules.
• Observes, records, and reports to the director any significant behavior of children or staff that could adversely affect the quality of care provided.

Health and Safety

• Understands and implements all Critical procedures and infant care procedures.
• Implements appropriate procedures in the event of an emergency
• Administers CPR/First aid if needed
• Properly maintains educational materials and equipment
• Ensures all sanitization procedures are followed as regulated by childcare licensing
• Keeps the classroom and other play areas safe, neat, and clean.

Qualifications

• Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children up to 50+ pounds.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
• The lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.

Company Overview

Ivy Kids is a premier early childhood education center focused on providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Company Purpose/Mission

To foster a love of learning, healthy habits, emotional development, and strong character in each child, all within a safe and nurturing environment.

Company Values

• Put the child's needs first
• Serve our families
• Serve the community
• Foster strong partnerships

Compensation: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

When you nurture children’s potential, you unlock your own. At Ivy Kids, your career path develops alongside the minds you’re shaping—creating meaning, community, and opportunity with every step.

Unlock your potential at an Ivy Kids Early Learning Center.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Ivy Kids Early Learning Center.

Medical, dental, and vision plans that support your well-being.

Paid Professional Development

Training programs that enhance your skills and advance your career.

Work-Life Balance

Predictable schedules and paid time off when you need it.

Social-Emotional Growth

We provide the materials that bring your teaching vision to life.

Physical Development

Celebrating your contributions and achievements.