Lead Infant Room Teacher

Little-Endeavors-Child-Development-Center; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Endeavors Child Development Center in Iowa is seeking a Lead Infant Room Teacher to provide nurturing care and leadership in an infant classroom. The role emphasizes supporting early development, effective communication with families and staff, and independently managing daily classroom activities.

The ideal candidate has infant care experience, a warm and reliable approach, and the ability to maintain organization while following all center policies and supervision requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for infants in a childcare setting preferred.
• Patience, reliability, and a warm, attentive approach to infant care.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized throughout the day.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to meet applicable childcare employment and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, responsive care for infants throughout the day.
• Plan and support age-appropriate activities that encourage infants’ development.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom.
• Follow each child’s care routine, including feeding, diapering, and rest.
• Observe and document children’s activities, routines, and developmental progress.
• Communicate respectfully with families about their child’s day and needs.
• Follow health, safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
• Help maintain required classroom staffing and supervision practices.
• Work independently when assigned to lead the classroom, while seeking support when needed.

Skills

Infant care

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Organization

Childcare requirements

Job description

Lead Infant Room Teacher

We’re looking for a caring, dependable Lead Infant Room Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants. The ideal candidate enjoys supporting children’s early development, communicates well with families and coworkers, and can manage the classroom independently while following all center policies and supervision requirements.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, responsive care for infants throughout the day.
• Plan and support age-appropriate activities that encourage infants’ development.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom.
• Follow each child’s care routine, including feeding, diapering, and rest.
• Observe and document children’s activities, routines, and developmental progress.
• Communicate respectfully with families about their child’s day and needs.
• Follow health, safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
• Help maintain required classroom staffing and supervision practices.
• Work independently when assigned to lead the classroom, while seeking support when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for infants in a childcare setting preferred.
• Patience, reliability, and a warm, attentive approach to infant care.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized throughout the day.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to meet applicable childcare employment and training requirements.