Lead Infant Teacher

The Goddard School of Owings Mills, MD; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School of Owings Mills, MD is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to guide early childhood development using the Wonder of Learning curriculum. You will implement age-appropriate plans, support infant milestones, and lead daily routines.

You will mentor Assistant and Resource Teachers, communicate with families, ensure safety and licensing compliance, document progress, and collaborate with leadership in a warm, state-of-the-art setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CDA (Infant/Toddler preferred).
• 1–2 years of experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting preferred.
• Completion of state-required pre-service training.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and team members.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs in connection with caring for children.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and routines using the Wonder of Learning curriculum, focusing on infant development, sensory exploration, and responsive caregiving.
• Classroom Leadership & Management: Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive infant classroom; lead daily routines; mentor Assistant and Resource Teachers.
• Family Communication: Build strong, trusting relationships with families and communicate daily about feeding, sleep, milestones, and development.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with state licensing, health and safety standards, and Goddard policies; maintain classroom documentation.
• Assessment & Documentation: Observe, assess, and document infant development to guide instruction and share progress with families.
• Professional Growth & Collaboration: Participate in ongoing professional development and collaborate with leadership and colleagues.
• Positive Guidance: Model and implement positive, responsive caregiving and guidance strategies for social-emotional development.

Skills

Infant care experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Lifting capacity 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA (Infant/Toddler preferred)

Completion of state-required pre-service training

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Lead Infant Teacher Key Responsibilities

Curriculum & Instruction

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and daily routines using the Wonder of Learning® curriculum, with a strong focus on infant development, sensory exploration, and responsive caregiving
• Individualize care to meet each infant’s developmental needs, schedules, and milestones

Classroom Leadership & Management

• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive infant classroom environment
• Lead daily caregiving routines including feeding, diapering, naps, and play
• Mentor and support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers

Family Communication

• Build strong, trusting relationships with families
• Communicate daily regarding feeding, sleep, milestones, and developmental progress

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and Goddard policies
• Maintain accurate classroom documentation and records

Assessment & Documentation

• Observe, assess, and document infant development to guide instruction and share progress with families

Professional Growth & Collaboration

• Participate in ongoing professional development and training
• Collaborate positively with leadership and fellow educators

Positive Guidance

• Model and implement positive, responsive caregiving and guidance strategies to support social-emotional development
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• CDA (Infant/Toddler preferred)
• 1–2 years of experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting preferred
• Completion of state-required pre-service training
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and team members
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs in connection with caring for children

Why Join Our Goddard School?

If you’re an energetic, nurturing educator looking for a supportive and professional environment, we’d love to meet you. Our School offers a premium early childhood education experience in a warm, state-of-the-art setting where teachers are valued and supported.

Apply today and help our littlest learners grow, thrive, and feel loved every day. 💛