Infant Lead Teacher

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid time off

Training & holidays

Bonuses & raises

Gym discount

Simple IRA

Competitive pay

Job summary

Bright Minds Academy in Topeka, KS is seeking an Infant Lead Teacher to provide nurturing, responsive care that supports healthy development for our youngest learners. You will create a safe, sensory-rich environment and supervise assistants, while maintaining open communication with families about daily activities and milestones.

This role requires KOEC/NECPA compliance, First Aid/CPR certification, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Join us to shape early learning in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must meet KOEC and NECPA requirements for infant care.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience working with infants in licensed childcare.
• Strong understanding of infant development, attachment, and responsive caregiving.
• Excellent communication skills with parents.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (Infant & Child).
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs and bend/kneel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, responsive care prioritizing attachment and emotional security for infants.
• Observe each child and tailor care to their needs, temperament, and development.
• Implement age-appropriate activities emphasizing sensory exploration, motor skills, and early communication.
• Manage feeding, diaper changes, and sleep routines with consistency.
• Create a safe, clean, sensory-rich environment for non-mobile and emerging infants.
• Maintain clear communication with parents about daily activities and milestones.
• Prepare daily reports for each infant with photos/videos of development moments.
• Supervise and guide assistant teachers to ensure consistent care protocols.
• Monitor health and safety, including feeding logs and sleep schedules.

Skills

Communication

Infant care

Observation

Attachment theory

First Aid CPR

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Topeka - Topeka, KS 66612

Position Type: Full Time

Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Infant Lead Teacher to join our childcare center. You will provide nurturing, responsive care that supports healthy development, bonding, and early learning for our youngest learners. The Infant Lead Teacher creates a safe, sensory-rich environment and supervises assistant teachers.

About Bright Minds Academy

Our Mission

Shaping the newest generation of Kansans through safe, transparent care that ignites the magic of learning and builds a lasting positive impact.

Our Core Values

• Own It with Heart - We take full accountability for our actions and outcomes, following through with ownership and care
• Consistently Consistent - Showing up every day is non-negotiable—it's the foundation of trust and teamwork
• Open & Honest - We commit to transparent, candid communication with each other and with families
• Learn Boldly - We celebrate the magic of learning by encouraging open dialogue and daring to try new things
• Family First, Always - We cultivate a positive, supportive culture where everyone feels valued and connected

Key Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, nurturing care that prioritizes attachment and emotional security for infants
• Observe individual children and use observations to understand their unique needs, temperament, and developmental stage
• Implement age-appropriate developmental activities focused on sensory exploration, gross/fine motor skills, and early communication
• Manage feeding, diaper changes, and sleep routines with attentiveness and consistency
• Create a safe, clean, and sensory-rich learning environment for non-mobile and beginning-mobile infants
• Maintain clear communication with parents about daily activities, feeding, sleep, and developmental milestones
• Create daily reports for each infant with photos/videos capturing developmental moments
• Supervise and guide assistant teachers to ensure consistent, responsive care protocols
• Monitor health and safety, including tracking feeding logs, diaper changes, and sleep schedules
• Ensure compliance with all KOEC licensing regulations and NECPA standards

Benefits Package

• Direct pay provider health plan
• Generous paid time off
• Paid training, holidays, and closure days
• Semi-annual bonuses and annual pay raises
• Gym membership discount
• Simple IRA plan with employer match
• Competitive compensation based on education and experience

Join the Bright Minds Academy Family

We are excited to welcome dedicated educators who share our passion for child development and high-quality care.

Bright Minds Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• Must meet or exceed all KOEC and NECPA requirements for infant care
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of experience working specifically with infants in a licensed childcare setting
• Strong understanding of infant development (birth-12 months), attachment theory, and responsive caregiving
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships with parents
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (Infant & Child) required
• Patient, calm demeanor with ability to respond to crying and high-needs infants
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and bend/kneel frequently