Lead Infant Teacher

The Goddard School of Owings Mills, MD; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Goddard School of Owings Mills, MD is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to implement Wonder of Learning lessons and provide nurturing, development-focused care. You will lead an infant classroom, model positive guidance, and mentor junior staff in a warm, licensed setting.

You will partner with families, document progress, and ensure health and safety compliance while pursuing ongoing professional growth within the Goddard network.

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 infant experience in licensed childcare preferred.
• State-required pre-service training completed.

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and routines using Wonder of Learning, focusing on infant development.
• Individualize care to meet each infant’s needs, schedules, and milestones.
• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive infant classroom environment.
• Lead daily caregiving routines: feeding, diapering, naps, and play.
• Mentor Assistant and Resource Teachers.
• Build strong relationships with families and communicate daily on feeding, sleep, milestones.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety standards and Goddard policies.
• Maintain accurate classroom documentation and records.
• Observe and document infant development to guide instruction and share progress.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and collaborate with leadership and educators.
• Model positive, responsive caregiving and guidance for social-emotional development.

Skills

Infant care experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

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.

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