Lead Infant Teacher | No Nights/Weekends, PTO & 401(k)

The Goddard School of Springfield, IL; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights & weekends

401(k)

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

The Goddard School at Highland Creek in Concord, NC is seeking an experienced Lead Infant Teacher to provide nurturing, responsive care for our youngest learners. This role uses the Wonder of Learning curriculum to create meaningful, developmentally appropriate activities.

We value hands-on infant experience, safety, and strong communication with families. Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, with no nights or weekends required.

Qualifications

• Previous infant experience in a licensed childcare setting is REQUIRED.
• Current SIDS/Safe Sleep training required or must be completed as required by North Carolina childcare regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred; CDA credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, responsive, and individualized care for infants throughout the school day.
• Implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans using the Wonder of Learning curriculum.
• Support developmental milestones through tummy time, sensory experiences, language, music, movement, and age-appropriate exploration.
• Follow individualized feeding, diapering, and sleeping schedules for each infant.
• Maintain safe-sleep practices and adhere to NC childcare health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, developmentally appropriate infant classroom.
• Provide active supervision during all classroom, floor-play, and outdoor activities.
• Document daily feedings, diaper changes, naps, activities, and developmental observations.
• Communicate professionally with families about their child’s day, development, routines, and needs.
• Observe and document developmental milestones and progress.
• Lead and support Assistant and Resource Teachers in the classroom.
• Collaborate with administration and faculty to maintain a positive team environment.
• Participate in required training and professional development.

Skills

Infant experience

SIDS training

Communication

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

CDA credential (preferred)

Job description

The Goddard School at Highland Creek in Concord, NC is seeking an experienced Lead Infant Teacher to provide nurturing, responsive care for our youngest learners. This role uses the Wonder of Learning curriculum to create meaningful, developmentally appropriate activities.

We value hands-on infant experience, safety, and strong communication with families. Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, with no nights or weekends required.