Lead Teacher Infant Classroom

WONDER KIDS ACADEMY INC; Powder Springs (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Wonder Kids Academy in Powder Springs, GA, seeks a Lead Infant Teacher to oversee the infant classroom, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment. You will lead classroom staff, supervise the assistant, and maintain proper staff-to-child ratios while developing age-appropriate plans.

The role emphasizes responsive infant care, routines, development activities, and documentation of progress, with a focus on Christian values and family communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; CDA or higher preferred.
• 1–2 years of infant classroom experience.
• CPR/First Aid certification and Georgia DECAL requirements.
• Pass background check and commit to Christian values.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary leader in the infant classroom.
• Supervise and support assistant teacher.
• Maintain proper staff-to-child ratios.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and schedules.
• Maintain a structured and organized classroom.
• Provide responsive care to infants (6 weeks to 12 months).
• Follow individualized routines for feeding, diapering, and sleeping.
• Plan developmental activities (sensory play, language exposure, motor skills).
• Observe and document developmental progress.
• Ensure compliance with Georgia Bright from the Start (DECAL) standards.
• Follow sanitation, diapering, and safe sleep procedures.
• Conduct daily health checks.
• Integrate Christian principles into daily routines.
• Lead Bible stories, songs, and prayers.
• Model Christ-like behavior.
• Maintain daily communication logs.
• Build professional relationships with families.
• Address concerns respectfully.
• Communicate progress and updates.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Ensure documentation meets licensing requirements.
• Participate in meetings and training.
• Enforce academy policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patience

Multitask

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma; CDA or higher preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement

The Lead Infant Teacher at Wonder Kids Academy is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the infant classroom while providing a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment. This position leads classroom staff, ensures compliance with all licensing regulations, and supports the spiritual, emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development of each child.

Leadership & Classroom Management

• Serve as the primary leader in the infant classroom
• Supervise and support assistant teacher
• Ensure proper staff-to-child ratios are maintained
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and schedules
• Maintain a structured and organized classroom environment

Child Care & Development

• Provide responsive care to infants (6 weeks to 12 months)
• Follow individualized routines for feeding, diapering, and sleeping
• Plan developmental activities (sensory play, language exposure, motor skills)
• Observe and document developmental progress

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with Georgia Bright from the Start (DECAL) standards
• Follow sanitation, diapering, and safe sleep procedures
• Conduct daily health checks
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom

Spiritual Development

• Integrate Christian principles into daily routines
• Lead Bible stories, songs, and prayers
• Model Christ-like behavior

Parent Communication

• Maintain daily communication logs
• Build professional relationships with families
• Address concerns respectfully
• Communicate progress and updates

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records
• Ensure documentation meets licensing requirements
• Participate in meetings and training
• Enforce academy policies

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; CDA or higher preferred
• 1–2 years of infant classroom experience
• Knowledge of infant development
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Meet Georgia DECAL requirements
• Pass background check
• Commitment to Christian values

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Patience and nurturing attitude
• Ability to multitask
• Physically able to lift up to 30 lbs

Spiritual Expectations

• Demonstrate commitment to Christian faith
• Serve as a role model
• Uphold Wonder Kids Academy values