Lead Infant Teacher — Christ-Centered Classroom Leader

WONDER KIDS ACADEMY INC; Powder Springs (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Wonder Kids Academy in Powder Springs, GA, seeks a Lead Infant Teacher to oversee the infant classroom, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment. You will lead classroom staff, supervise the assistant, and maintain proper staff-to-child ratios while developing age-appropriate plans.

The role emphasizes responsive infant care, routines, development activities, and documentation of progress, with a focus on Christian values and family communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; CDA or higher preferred.
• 1–2 years of infant classroom experience.
• CPR/First Aid certification and Georgia DECAL requirements.
• Pass background check and commit to Christian values.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary leader in the infant classroom.
• Supervise and support assistant teacher.
• Maintain proper staff-to-child ratios.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and schedules.
• Maintain a structured and organized classroom.
• Provide responsive care to infants (6 weeks to 12 months).
• Follow individualized routines for feeding, diapering, and sleeping.
• Plan developmental activities (sensory play, language exposure, motor skills).
• Observe and document developmental progress.
• Ensure compliance with Georgia Bright from the Start (DECAL) standards.
• Follow sanitation, diapering, and safe sleep procedures.
• Conduct daily health checks.
• Integrate Christian principles into daily routines.
• Lead Bible stories, songs, and prayers.
• Model Christ-like behavior.
• Maintain daily communication logs.
• Build professional relationships with families.
• Address concerns respectfully.
• Communicate progress and updates.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Ensure documentation meets licensing requirements.
• Participate in meetings and training.
• Enforce academy policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patience

Multitask

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma; CDA or higher preferred

Job description

Wonder Kids Academy in Powder Springs, GA, seeks a Lead Infant Teacher to oversee the infant classroom, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment. You will lead classroom staff, supervise the assistant, and maintain proper staff-to-child ratios while developing age-appropriate plans.

The role emphasizes responsive infant care, routines, development activities, and documentation of progress, with a focus on Christian values and family communication.