Lead Infant Teacher

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Educational loan forgiveness support

Public Service Loan Forgiveness iselig

Free CEUs and licensure supervision

Tuition discount for online programs (

Competitive 403(b) retirement plan

Sign-On Bonus

Generous PTO and holidays

Employer-paid life insurance up to $/€

Job summary

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate care and guide a classroom team. You will implement the Creative Curriculum and lead curriculum aligned with SUTQ standards.

You’ll support infants’ cognitive, motor, social, and emotional development, balance activities, and partner with families to promote well-being and school readiness. Benefits support health, growth, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• CDA or associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field.
• Meets CPL 3 requirements through the Ohio Early Childhood Professional Development Network (Ohio ECPDN).
• Direct experience teaching in an infant classroom.
• Strong knowledge of infant development and social-emotional learning.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with classroom team members.
• Flexibility, dependability, and a commitment to high-quality early childhood care.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of an infant classroom.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, responsive, nurturing infant classroom.
• Implement curriculum aligned with SUTQ standards and the Creative Curriculum.
• Support infants’ cognitive, motor, social, and emotional development through daily experiences.
• Balance child-initiated activities with teacher-guided learning opportunities.
• Observe children’s development and use assessment information to support individualized learning experiences.
• Maintain a classroom environment that promotes healthy development, exploration, and school readiness.
• Lead and support assistant teachers in daily classroom activities and routines.
• Promote effective communication, teamwork, and consistency across the classroom.
• Establish positive relationships with families and collaborate with professionals as needed.

Skills

Infant development knowledge

Social-emotional learning

Communication with families

Leadership

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Dependability

Microsoft Office

Education

CDA or associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field

Meets CPL 3 requirements (Ohio ECPDN)

Direct experience teaching in an infant classroom

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Best Point, Cincinnati, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1623

Salary Range: $18.00 To $21.00 Annually

Are you passionate about infant development and ready to lead a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow? Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Lead Infant Teacher to provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate care while guiding a classroom team.

In this role, you’ll lead curriculum implementation, support assistant teachers, build meaningful relationships with families, and create a nurturing learning environment that promotes infants’ cognitive, motor, social, and emotional development.

• Pay: $18–$21 per hour, based on experience
• Sign-On Bonus:$300
• Schedule: Full-time, M-F 9am - 5:30pm

Our benefits are designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting as low as $27 per paycheck for eligible employees
• HSA with employer contributions up to $1,200 annually for eligible 2+ person plans
• FSA options
• Free preventive care and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support
• Pet insurance options
• Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5 times annual salary, up to $300,000, for eligible employees
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Educational loan forgiveness support and resources
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Free CEUs and licensure supervision, where applicable
• 10% tuition discount for online programs through the University of Cincinnati
• Leadership Academy and professional development programs at no cost
• Interest-free personal computer loan program
• Employee referral bonus opportunities

Time Away

• Generous PTO, up to 34 days off in the first year for eligible employees
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
• Work-life balance support

Job Responsibilities

Lead the Classroom & Support Child Development

• Create and maintain a safe, responsive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate infant classroom.
• Implement curriculum aligned with SUTQ standards and the Creative Curriculum.
• Support infants’ cognitive, motor, social, and emotional development through engaging daily experiences.
• Balance child-initiated activities with teacher-guided learning opportunities.
• Observe children’s development and use assessment information to support individualized learning experiences.
• Maintain a classroom environment that promotes healthy development, exploration, and school readiness.

Lead & Support Your Classroom Team

• Provide classroom leadership and guidance to assistant teachers.
• Lead and support assistant teachers in daily classroom activities and routines.
• Promote effective communication, teamwork, and consistency across the classroom.
• Model responsive, developmentally appropriate interactions with children.
• Support a collaborative environment focused on high-quality care and learning.

Partner with Families & Professionals

• Establish positive, respectful, and productive relationships with children’s families.
• Communicate regularly with families about each child’s progress, development, and daily experiences.
• Respond to parent questions and concerns professionally and compassionately.
• Collaborate with therapists, specialists, and internal teams to address individual children’s needs.
• Support partnerships that promote children’s well-being and developmental progress.

Support Program Quality & Compliance

• Ensure classroom practices align with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services licensing requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation, lesson plans, assessments, and child portfolios.
• Support enrollment efforts and program quality goals.
• Participate in required trainings and ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to a high-quality early learning environment that supports children, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• CDA or associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field.
• Meets Career Pathways Level (CPL) 3 requirements through the Ohio Early Childhood Professional Development Network (Ohio ECPDN).
• Direct experience teaching in an infant classroom.
• Strong knowledge of infant development and social-emotional learning.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with classroom team members.
• Flexibility, dependability, and a commitment to high-quality early childhood care.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of an infant classroom.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below represent those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Employees in this role are regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, walk, and bend.
• Lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Participate in classroom activities and routines that support the care and development of infants.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Our Culture

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is a Greater Cincinnati nonprofit organization specializing in education, behavioral health, therapeutic services, and autism services for vulnerable children, families, and caregivers.

We are committed to creating a workplace grounded in respect, tolerance, collaboration, and inclusion. We expect our employees to demonstrate these values in their daily interactions with children, families, colleagues, and community partners.

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.