Infant Lead Teacher
About The Position
The Learning Experience of Astoria is seeking a reliable, nurturing, and highly professional Lead Infant Teacher who understands that caring for babies is both a privilege and a serious responsibility. Our infants deserve a teacher who is: Punctual and dependable — every single day Passionate about early development and responsive caregiving Calm, warm, and patient Knowledgeable about infant safety, licensing regulations, and developmentally appropriate practice A positive team player with a strong work ethic If you believe infant classrooms require consistency, structure, compliance, and heart — we would love to meet you. As the Lead Infant Teacher, you will: Maintain a safe, clean, and fully compliant classroom environment at all times Follow all state licensing regulations and company policies with integrity Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants Track feeding schedules, diapering, naps, and developmental milestones Communicate clearly and professionally with families Model professionalism and positivity for assistant teachers Create a warm, engaging space where babies can explore, grow, and thrive This role requires someone who takes compliance seriously, respects policies and procedures, and understands that infant care demands attentiveness and accountability. If you are committed to excellence in infant care and want to be part of a center that values professionalism, accountability, and heart, we encourage you to apply. At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff. At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an Early Childhood Education (ECE) program OR Completed an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field)
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a licensed daycare setting with infants or young children
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience leading or co-leading an infant classroom strongly preferred
- Consistently punctual and reliable
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable following structured systems and regulations
- Emotionally mature and positive in a team setting
- Passionate about building strong relationships with families
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and fully compliant classroom environment at all times
- Follow all state licensing regulations and company policies with integrity
- Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants
- Track feeding schedules, diapering, naps, and developmental milestones
- Communicate clearly and professionally with families
- Model professionalism and positivity for assistant teachers
- Create a warm, engaging space where babies can explore, grow, and thrive
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
