Lead Infant Teacher: Nurture Babies & Grow with Us

The Learning Experience - Astoria; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Astoria, NY is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to join our full-time team, Monday through Friday. You will create a warm, nurturing classroom and lead an infant curriculum focused on age-appropriate learning through sensory activities, music, movement, and meaningful interactions.

We value passionate educators who are patient, energetic, creative, and dependable, with strong communication and classroom management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare center.
• An associate's in early childhood education, or other qualifications that meet NYC requirements for a Lead Infant Teacher.
• A genuine passion for infant development and early childhood education.
• Someone who is patient, attentive, energetic, creative, and dependable.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team while confidently leading an infant classroom.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, safe, and nurturing classroom environment for infants.
• Implement our age-appropriate infant curriculum, including sensory activities, music, movement, and early learning experiences.
• Encourage developmental milestones, including tummy time, crawling, early communication, and fine and gross motor development.
• Maintain consistent feeding, diapering, and nap routines while following safe sleep practices.
• Observe and document children's developmental progress.
• Build positive relationships with families through daily communication and updates.
• Work collaboratively with assistant teachers to maintain an organized, engaging, and welcoming classroom.
• Follow all health, safety, and childcare licensing regulations.

Skills

Patience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Energetic

Creativity

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The Learning Experience - Astoria, NY is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to join our full-time team, Monday through Friday. You will create a warm, nurturing classroom and lead an infant curriculum focused on age-appropriate learning through sensory activities, music, movement, and meaningful interactions.

We value passionate educators who are patient, energetic, creative, and dependable, with strong communication and classroom management.