Lead Infant Teacher — Nurture & Grow Young Learners

The Learning Experience`; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Hudson Yards is seeking a nurturing and experienced Lead Infant Teacher to create a warm, responsive classroom for our youngest learners.

You’ll combine attentive care with meaningful early learning experiences while supporting infants through important developmental milestones. Salary is $20-$24 per hour, with a full-time Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education OR CDA required.
• Previous professional infant or early childhood classroom experience strongly preferred.
• Lead Teacher experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of infant development and responsive caregiving.
• Patient, nurturing, dependable, and team-oriented.
• Must meet applicable New York City childcare requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily routines in a safe and nurturing Infant classroom.
• Support individualized feeding, diapering, sleep, and care schedules.
• Create age-appropriate sensory, movement, language, and early learning experiences.
• Support cognitive, physical, language, and social-emotional development.
• Observe developmental progress and maintain required documentation.
• Build trusting relationships and communicate regularly with families.
• Guide and collaborate with classroom support teachers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom.
• Follow applicable New York City childcare licensing requirements.

Skills

Observation of development

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Patience

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education OR CDA

Job description

The Learning Experience - Hudson Yards is seeking a nurturing and experienced Lead Infant Teacher to create a warm, responsive classroom for our youngest learners.

You’ll combine attentive care with meaningful early learning experiences while supporting infants through important developmental milestones. Salary is $20-$24 per hour, with a full-time Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities for advancement.