Lead Infant Educator - Nurturing Classroom Leader

The Goddard School of Beachwood, OH; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Goddard School of Beachwood is seeking a nurturing and dependable Lead Infant Teacher to join our team. We seek an experienced early childhood educator who is passionate about infants and creating a safe, loving, and developmentally appropriate classroom.

You will lead an infant classroom, plan age-appropriate activities, and collaborate with the team to support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Ohio licensing and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working with infants in a childcare or early childhood education setting.
• Meets Ohio childcare licensing requirements and required background checks.
• Early Childhood Education degree, CDA, or related education/credentials preferred.
• Willing to complete required training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing, responsive, and engaging environment for infants.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate learning experiences that support infant development.
• Maintain consistent feeding, diapering, sleeping, and daily care routines based on each child’s individual needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with families regarding their child’s day, development, routines, and milestones.
• Complete daily documentation, including meals, bottles, diaper changes, naps, activities, and classroom updates.
• Take and share appropriate classroom photos and updates with families through our school communication platform.
• Maintain a clean, organized, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Follow all health, safety, sanitation, licensing, and school policies and procedures.
• Complete developmental observations and assessments as required.
• Work collaboratively with assistant teachers, fellow educators, and school leadership.
• Provide guidance and direction to classroom team members to ensure routines and expectations are followed consistently.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, school events, and ongoing training.
• Maintain proper classroom supervision and teacher-to-child ratios at all times.

Skills

Infant care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Reliability

Education

Early Childhood Education degree / CDA

Job description

The Goddard School of Beachwood is seeking a nurturing and dependable Lead Infant Teacher to join our team. We seek an experienced early childhood educator who is passionate about infants and creating a safe, loving, and developmentally appropriate classroom.

You will lead an infant classroom, plan age-appropriate activities, and collaborate with the team to support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Ohio licensing and background checks are required.