Infant Lead Teacher: Caring Classroom Leader & Growth

Merritt Academy; Fairfax (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental and vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan with employer matching

Discounted tuition for children at J[?

Job summary

Merritt Academy seeks a warm, nurturing Lead Infant Teacher for our infant classroom. You’ll lead a team to provide safe, engaging care with structured routines, responsive caregiving, and strong family partnerships.

You will observe each infant’s development, maintain daily routines, and communicate milestones with families, while ensuring a loving, stable environment for babies to learn through play and exploration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• AA in Early Childhood Education or CDA preferred.
• Experience in education, especially early childhood, required.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.
• Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead infant classroom and collaborate with teaching team.
• Provide safe routines for feeding, diapering, and sleep.
• Ensure supervision and organized classroom environment.
• Observe development and communicate with families.
• Partner with parents to support learning and development.

Skills

Patience

Positive attitude

Dependability

Team collaboration

Family partnerships

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma

AA in Early Childhood Education

CDA

12 college credits in Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Merritt Academy seeks a warm, nurturing Lead Infant Teacher for our infant classroom. You’ll lead a team to provide safe, engaging care with structured routines, responsive caregiving, and strong family partnerships.

You will observe each infant’s development, maintain daily routines, and communicate milestones with families, while ensuring a loving, stable environment for babies to learn through play and exploration.