Lead Infant Teacher – Join Our 5-Star Champion Team!
Pay: $18–$20/hour | Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM OR 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Be the teacher who gives babies the best start in life.
Champion Learning Center, a 5-Star Step Up to Quality, Ohio-licensed program and Early Head Start partner, is seeking a caring, dependable, and passionate Lead Infant Teacher to provide high-quality care and learning experiences for our youngest children.
At Champion, we believe every child deserves a champion. We provide a supportive, team-focused environment where teachers are respected, valued, and encouraged to grow professionally.
What You’ll Do
As our Lead Infant Teacher, you will:
- Plan and implement nurturing, developmentally appropriate activities using Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Support infants’ language development, sensory exploration, and social-emotional growth
- Provide responsive care including feeding, diapering, and sleep routines
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
- Build strong relationships with families through daily communication
- Collaborate with leadership and support program quality initiatives
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $18–$20/hour
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement & professional development
- Employee childcare discounts
- Supportive leadership and a positive team culture where your voice matters
Qualifications
Required
- CDA (or degree in any field) and ability to obtain CPL Level 3
OR
- 5+ years of early childhood experience with leadership potential (CDA training sponsorship available)
Preferred
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
Additional Requirements
- Pass ODJFS background check
- Current physical
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Positive, reliable, and passionate about working with infants
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a CDA Credential?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Ability to Commute:
- Cincinnati, OH 45216 (Required)
Work Location: In person
