Lead Infant Teacher

The Learning Experience; Riverton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Childcare discounts

Professional development

Career advancement

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Riverton, NJ is seeking an Infant Lead Teacher to guide our infant classroom with care, safety, and early learning in a nurturing environment.

This role offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends, competitive hourly pay ($16.00–$19.00), and benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Join our team and help lay the foundation for lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Lead Teacher in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred; high school diploma/GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the infant classroom and oversee daily routines and learning environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for infant development.
• Provide individualized care, including feeding, sleeping, and development tracking.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom and follow health, safety, and licensing requirements.
• Build positive relationships with families through regular communication and updates.
• Complete daily reports and classroom records; document observations and milestones.
• Collaborate with assistants and fellow educators to maintain consistent routines.

Skills

Lead teacher experience

Communication

Dependability

Infant care knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

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

Infant Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Riverton, NJ

Monday-Friday | No Weekends

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits
• Childcare Discounts
• Uniforms Provided
• Paid Training & Professional Development
• Opportunities for Advancement

Happy Happens Here! Come Grow With Us!

Are you passionate about working with infants and helping lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning? Do you enjoy creating meaningful connections with children and families while being part of a supportive teaching team?

At The Learning Experience (TLE) in Riverton, we're looking for a nurturing, dependable, and experienced Infant Lead Teacher to lead our infant classroom and create a safe, loving, and engaging environment for our youngest learners.

Our centers are focused on developing Little Learners from infancy through preschool. We believe early education should be joyful, engaging, and full of opportunities to learn, play, and grow. We also believe our teachers deserve an environment where they feel valued, supported, and excited to come to work each day.

If you have a genuine passion for infant care, a strong understanding of early childhood development, and the ability to lead with patience and enthusiasm, we'd love to meet you!

What We Offer:

• Consistent Monday-Friday Schedule: Enjoy a predictable workweek with no weekend shifts.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our educators and offer competitive pay and performance-based incentives.
• Benefits: Access to available healthcare and additional employee benefits.
• Childcare Discounts: Enjoy discounted childcare for eligible employees.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, educational resources, and opportunities to continue growing in your career.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow into additional leadership roles within our organization.
• Supportive Work Environment: Work alongside a team that values collaboration, communication, and quality early childhood education.
• Uniforms Provided: Look and feel your best while representing our center!

What You'll Do as Our Infant Lead Teacher:

• Lead Your Classroom: Oversee the daily routines, activities, and overall learning environment of the infant classroom.
• Support Infant Development: Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that encourage sensory exploration, language development, motor skills, and early learning.
• Provide Individualized Care: Understand and respond to each infant's individual feeding, sleeping, diapering, and developmental needs.
• Create a Safe Environment: Maintain a clean, organized, and nurturing classroom while following all health, safety, and childcare licensing requirements.
• Build Family Relationships: Establish positive relationships with families through consistent communication, daily updates, and sharing important developmental milestones.
• Maintain Documentation: Complete daily reports, classroom records, developmental observations, and other required documentation.
• Collaborate & Lead: Work closely with classroom assistants and fellow educators to maintain consistent routines, classroom expectations, and quality care.
• Make Every Moment Count: Create a warm, loving environment where infants feel secure, supported, and encouraged to explore the world around them.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a Lead Teacher in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• Education: Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
• Infant Experience: Previous experience working with infants in a group childcare setting strongly preferred.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to take initiative, organize classroom routines, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with other educators.
• Knowledge of Development: Understanding of infant developmental milestones, age-appropriate activities, and responsive caregiving practices.
• Dependability: A reliable, professional, and positive attitude with a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Licensing Requirements: Ability to meet all applicable New Jersey childcare licensing, background check, and employment requirements.

Grow Your Career With TLE!

The Learning Experience is one of the nation's fastest-growing early childhood education franchises, with hundreds of centers across the United States and internationally.

We believe our teachers make the difference. When you join our team, you're not just filling a classroom position; you're helping shape the earliest learning experiences of the children in our care.

If you're ready to make a difference, grow your career, and be part of a team where Happy Happens Here,

Compensation: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE®, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.