Infant Lead Teacher: Nurturing Early Development

Paycom; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct pay health plan

Generous paid time off

Paid training, holidays, and closure

Simple IRA plan with employer match

Job summary

Bright Minds Academy in Kansas seeks an Infant Lead Teacher to provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care for non-mobile and early mobile infants. You will lead a classroom, mentor assistants, and ensure safety and developmental milestones are met through daily routines and individualized attention.

Responsibilities include documenting observations for families, coordinating feeding and sleep schedules, and maintaining a clean, sensorily rich learning environment that supports

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with infants in licensed childcare.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (Infant & Child) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, nurturing care prioritizing attachment and emotional security for infants.
• Lead infant classroom with 100% adherence to KOEC health, safety, and developmental standards while mentoring Assistant Teachers.
• Prepare classroom materials, feeding schedules, and routines daily to ensure seamless transitions.
• Create daily reports for each infant with photos/videos capturing developmental moments.
• Communicate daily developmental observations and care updates to parents/guardians.

Skills

Communication

Attachment theory

Infant care

Observational assessment

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Bright Minds Academy in Kansas seeks an Infant Lead Teacher to provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care for non-mobile and early mobile infants. You will lead a classroom, mentor assistants, and ensure safety and developmental milestones are met through daily routines and individualized attention.

Responsibilities include documenting observations for families, coordinating feeding and sleep schedules, and maintaining a clean, sensorily rich learning environment that supports