Infant Lead Teacher: Nurturing Care & Early Learning

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

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.