Lead Infant Teacher — Nurturing Curriculum Leader

The Goddard School of Owings Mills, MD; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Goddard School of Owings Mills, MD is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to implement Wonder of Learning lessons and provide nurturing, development-focused care. You will lead an infant classroom, model positive guidance, and mentor junior staff in a warm, licensed setting.

You will partner with families, document progress, and ensure health and safety compliance while pursuing ongoing professional growth within the Goddard network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CDA (Infant/Toddler) preferred.
• 1–2 years of infant experience in licensed childcare preferred.
• State-required pre-service training completed.

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and routines using Wonder of Learning, focusing on infant development.
• Individualize care to meet each infant’s needs, schedules, and milestones.
• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive infant classroom environment.
• Lead daily caregiving routines: feeding, diapering, naps, and play.
• Mentor Assistant and Resource Teachers.
• Build strong relationships with families and communicate daily on feeding, sleep, milestones.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety standards and Goddard policies.
• Maintain accurate classroom documentation and records.
• Observe and document infant development to guide instruction and share progress.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and collaborate with leadership and educators.
• Model positive, responsive caregiving and guidance for social-emotional development.

Skills

Infant care experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

CDA (Infant/Toddler preferred)

Completion of state-required pre-service training

Job description

The Goddard School of Owings Mills, MD is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to implement Wonder of Learning lessons and provide nurturing, development-focused care. You will lead an infant classroom, model positive guidance, and mentor junior staff in a warm, licensed setting.

You will partner with families, document progress, and ensure health and safety compliance while pursuing ongoing professional growth within the Goddard network.