Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as an Infant Lead Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will inspire the next generation. In this dynamic role, you will lead classroom activities tailored specifically for infants, fostering a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment. Your expertise will drive curriculum development, support individual learning needs, and promote early childhood growth through innovative teaching strategies. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives while collaborating with a dedicated team of educators committed to excellence in early childhood education.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that align with early childhood education standards and incorporate curriculum development best practices.
- Utilize learning management systems (LMS) and educational technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and track student progress.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of infants’ developmental milestones using assessment-driven instruction techniques and analyze student performance data to tailor interventions.
- Collaborate with colleagues on instructional design, classroom management, and academic interventions to support diverse learning needs, including those with disabilities.
- Manage classroom environments effectively, ensuring safety, positive behavior management, and conflict resolution among young children.
- Apply knowledge of Montessori methods and other educational philosophies to create enriching learning experiences tailored for infants’ unique developmental stages.
- Maintain compliance with educational regulations and licensing requirements while fostering a nurturing environment that promotes literacy, math skills, physical activity, and social-emotional growth.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working with infants or in early childhood education settings, including preschool or toddler care.
- Strong understanding of childhood development principles, literacy education, math instruction, and behavior management strategies.
- Familiarity with assessment tools, student data analysis, and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to inform instructional decisions.
- Experience integrating learning technology and LMS platforms into classroom activities for enhanced engagement.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with colleagues, families, and specialists in special education or therapeutic services.
- Knowledge of educational compliance standards and regulations relevant to early childhood programs.
- Demonstrated ability to develop engaging lesson plans focused on physical education, library services, or other specialized areas as needed.
Join us in shaping young minds through innovative teaching practices and compassionate care! We are committed to providing a supportive environment where your skills can flourish while making a lasting difference in children’s lives. This paid position offers the chance to grow professionally within a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in early childhood education.
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person