Lead Infant Teacher

The Learning Experience; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Hudson Yards is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to create a nurturing, engaging classroom for our youngest learners in New York. You will guide activities, implement the LEAP Curriculum, and support development while working closely with families and fellow educators.

We value responsive caregiving, consistent routines, and meaningful early learning experiences, with opportunities for advancement and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in early childhood education or CDA credential required.
• Previous professional infant care or early childhood education experience required.
• Experience leading an infant classroom or mentoring assistants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create infant learning experiences aligned with the LEAP Curriculum.
• Lead classroom routines, prepare lesson plans, and supervise staff.
• Support infant development, caregiver communication, and family engagement.
• Maintain safety, licensing compliance, and required documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Infant development

Responsive caregiving

Safe sleep practices

Patience

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Location: The Learning Experience - Hudson Yards, New York, NY Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Do you love caring for infants and helping them reach their earliest developmental milestones?

The Learning Experience - Hudson Yards is hiring a nurturing, dependable Lead Infant Teacher to create a safe, engaging classroom where our youngest learners feel loved, supported, and encouraged to explore.

As a Lead Teacher, you'll guide classroom activities, implement our L.E.A.P. Curriculum, support infant development, and work closely with families and fellow educators.

We're looking for someone who understands the importance of responsive caregiving, consistent routines, and meaningful early learning experiences.

What You'll Do

Inspire Learning & Development

• Create engaging, developmentally appropriate infant learning experiences
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum through sensory play, music, movement, and exploration
• Support physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development
• Observe developmental milestones and maintain required documentation

Lead Your Classroom

• Manage daily classroom routines, lesson plans, and transitions
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers and classroom support staff
• Provide attentive care, including feeding, diapering, and safe sleep practices
• Maintain a clean, organized, and nurturing classroom environment

Build Strong Relationships

• Communicate regularly with families about their child's care and development
• Build trusting relationships with infants, families, and coworkers
• Collaborate with center leadership and fellow teachers
• Support family engagement and center activities

Maintain Quality & Safety

• Follow New York City childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Maintain active supervision and required classroom ratios
• Follow infant care, sanitation, and safe sleep protocols
• Participate in required training and professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required
• Previous professional infant care or early childhood education experience required
• Experience leading an infant classroom or mentoring Assistant Teachers preferred
• Strong understanding of infant development, responsive caregiving, and safe sleep practices
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Patient, attentive, dependable, and nurturing
• Must meet applicable New York City childcare licensing, background screening, and regulatory requirements

What We Offer

• $20.00-$24.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time employment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with available company match
• Employee childcare discount
• Paid training and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive teaching team and collaborative work environment

The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.