Lead Infant Teacher

The Learning Experience #145; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Infant Teacher to nurture and guide infants in their early development. This role involves creating a safe and engaging environment where infants can thrive, while also fostering strong relationships with parents and colleagues. The ideal candidate will be energetic, compassionate, and committed to supporting children as they reach their milestones. With opportunities for growth and a supportive atmosphere, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful for those passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

Multiple opportunities for growth and pay

Insurance plan available

Paid time off

Continuous Education scholarship opportunities

Discounted Childcare

Competitive pay

Leadership and mentor opportunities

Paid day for YOUR Birthday

2 paid Floating Holidays

Fun Family Atmosphere and Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.
• Must be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Responsibilities

• Lead and create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents about children's progress.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Nurturing and Compassionate Attitude

Engagement with Infants

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA and Enrollment in Associates Program

High School Diploma with 5 Years Experience

Job description

TLE Astoria is looking for a dedicated and nurturing lead teacher for the infant classroom.

An Infant Teacher will provide a nurturing and safe environment for infants to develop and reach age-appropriate milestones. You will demonstrate good judgment in the care and play with each infant assigned to you. You will verbally engage the infants throughout the day in addition to incorporating play activities. You will maintain the feeding schedule with the bottles and solids provided by the parents.

Our infant classroom is full of love, giggles, and smiles. The infant age is where we get to nurture and create solid building blocks for their time growing up. Our infant teachers get to have fun, get messy, and be a vital part in our children's development. As an infant teacher we look for someone energetic, kind, compassionate, and loving!

Role Responsibilities:

• Overall classroom management: leading/creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where children can play and learn.
• Serve as a role model to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.
• Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers to create an inviting environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.

Minimum Qualifications Needed:

• An associates degree in early childhood education
• OR
• A CDA and currently enrolled in an early childhood education Associates program
• OR
• High School Diploma with 5 years of experience in a licensed child care program.
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.
• Must be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Perks/Benefits:

• Multiple opportunities for growth and pay.
• Insurance plan available: Vision, Dental, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Short Term Disability, Life.
• Paid time off: Holidays, vacation, paid training days and sick time.
• Continuous Education scholarship opportunities.
• Discounted Childcare.
• Competitive pay.
• Leadership and mentor opportunities.
• Training: Various forms of training, both online and classroom.
• Stocked classrooms.
• Fun Family Atmosphere and Work Environment.
• Paid day for YOUR Birthday.
• 2 paid Floating Holidays.
• Guided TLE Curriculum lesson plan.