Lead Infant Teacher - Nurture Milestones with Wonder

The Goddard School; Concord (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights and weekends

Childcare discounts

Recognition programs

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

The Goddard School Highland Creek in Concord, NC is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care for our youngest learners. The role emphasizes infants’ safety, individualized routines, and engaging activities using the Wonder of Learning® program.

Ideal candidates have prior infant classroom experience, Safe Sleep training, and a commitment to collaborative teamwork with families and staff to support children’s early development.

Qualifications

• Must have prior infant classroom experience in a licensed setting.
• Current SIDS/Safe Sleep training required or to be completed as per NC regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred; CDA credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, responsive care for infants throughout the day.
• Implement developmentally appropriate lessons using Wonder of Learning® curriculum.
• Support milestones through tummy time, sensory experiences, language, music, movement.
• Follow individualized feeding, diapering, and sleeping schedules.
• Maintain safe-sleep practices and NC childcare health and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to ensure a positive learning environment.

Skills

Infant care experience

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Dependable and patient

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

CDA credential preferred

Job description

The Goddard School Highland Creek in Concord, NC is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care for our youngest learners. The role emphasizes infants’ safety, individualized routines, and engaging activities using the Wonder of Learning® program.

Ideal candidates have prior infant classroom experience, Safe Sleep training, and a commitment to collaborative teamwork with families and staff to support children’s early development.