Lead Infant Teacher

The Learning Experience - New York-Upper West Side; New York (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 – Upper West Side is seeking a compassionate and experienced Lead Infant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. We are looking for an educator who understands that an infant classroom is about much more than caregiving— it's about creating secure relationships and meaningful early learning experiences during one of the most important stages of development.

As our Lead Infant Teacher, you'll take ownership of the classroom, partner closely with families, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) required.
• Previous professional experience with infants in childcare or related setting preferred.
• Lead Teacher or classroom leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Must meet all applicable NYC childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily routines and educational experiences within the Infant classroom.
• Provide responsive care including feeding, diapering, naps, and individualized routines.
• Implement developmentally appropriate sensory and early learning activities.
• Support infants' language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.
• Create a safe, nurturing, clean, and engaging classroom environment.
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers to maintain classroom consistency.
• Observe developmental milestones and communicate regularly with families.
• Maintain required classroom documentation and records.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Teamwork

Observation milestones

Documentation skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

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

Lead Infant Teacher – Early Childhood Education

Location: The Learning Experience – Upper West Side, New York, NY

Pay: $20–$24 per hour (based on experience and credentials)

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Hiring: Immediate Opening

Lead Infant Teacher – Nurture, Teach & Inspire

The Learning Experience – Upper West Side is seeking a compassionate and experienced Lead Infant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. We are looking for an educator who understands that an infant classroom is about much more than caregiving— it's about creating secure relationships and meaningful early learning experiences during one of the most important stages of development.

As our Lead Infant Teacher, you'll take ownership of the classroom, partner closely with families, and help create a warm, responsive environment where our youngest learners feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore.

What You'll Do

• Lead the daily routines and educational experiences within the Infant classroom


• Provide responsive care including feeding, diapering, naps, and individualized routines


• Implement developmentally appropriate sensory and early learning activities


• Support infants' language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development


• Create a safe, nurturing, clean, and engaging classroom environment


• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers to maintain classroom consistency


• Observe developmental milestones and communicate regularly with families


• Maintain required classroom documentation and records


• Follow all applicable New York City childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) required


• Previous professional experience working with infants in a childcare, daycare, or early childhood education setting preferred


• Lead Teacher or classroom leadership experience strongly preferred


• Strong knowledge of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices


• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills


• Must meet all applicable New York City childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $20–$24 per hour


• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule


• Paid time off and recognized holidays


• Medical, dental, and vision benefit options


• Professional development and career advancement opportunities


• Employee childcare discount


• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment