Lead Infant Teacher Location: NY-Astoria-11106 Post Date: 08-15-23

Learning Experience Corp; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated lead teacher for the infant classroom. This role is pivotal in nurturing infants, ensuring they develop and reach age-appropriate milestones in a safe and loving environment. The ideal candidate will be energetic, compassionate, and able to create engaging play activities while maintaining a structured feeding schedule. With opportunities for growth and development, this position offers a fulfilling career path for those passionate about early childhood education. Join a team where you can make a significant impact on young lives and contribute to their foundational growth.

Benefits

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Free Uniforms

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Insurance Plan (Vision, Dental, etc.)

Discounted Childcare

Leadership Opportunities

Guided Curriculum Lesson Plan

Qualifications

• Must meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
• Experience in a licensed child care program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe and nurturing learning environment for infants.
• Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress.
• Serve as a role model to inspire a love of learning.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Nurturing and Caring

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

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

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 a 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

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
• Discounted Childcare
• Competitive pay
• Leadership and mentor opportunities
• Training: Various forms of training, both online and classroom
• Guided TLE Curriculum lesson plan