Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
$1,000 Hiring Bonus
Available for qualified candidates who meet position requirements, credential requirements (PDIS Level 2 or higher where applicable), and schedule availability requirements. Bonus paid according to company policy and employment agreement.
Employee Referral Bonus: $250
Position Summary
As a Lead Infant Teacher, you will guide a classroom serving children ages 6 weeks through 18 months. You will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that promotes development, exploration, and meaningful interactions while supporting assistant teachers and partnering with families.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead daily classroom operations and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Foster strong attachments and responsive caregiving practices.
- Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®.
- Observe and document developmental milestones.
- Coach, support, and mentor assistant teachers and support staff.
- Maintain compliance with Colorado licensing regulations and health and safety standards.
- Build trusting relationships with families through ongoing communication and partnership.
- Complete classroom documentation, assessments, and daily reports.
- Support center-wide initiatives, events, and enrollment efforts.
- Ensure active supervision and safe care practices at all times.
Paid Time Off & School Closures
- Up to 80 Hours Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
Additional Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Employer-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Telehealth & Telemedicine Services
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Childcare Discount Opportunities
- Paid Training and Professional Development
- Career Growth Opportunities
Qualifications:
Is at least Eighteen (18) years of age.
Hold a certificate in Infant and Toddler care from a regionally accredited college or university with completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours in the development and care of infants and toddlers in a group setting.
Or an adult who is currently certified as a Child Development Associate (CDA) and has completed the Department approved expanding quality in infant and toddler development course of training.
Or a current Early Childhood Professional Credential Version 3.0 Level II or higher, as determined by the Colorado Shines.
Has completed one three-semester-hour class in infant/toddler development; or,
Has completed the Department-approved “Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Development” and holds twelve months of verifiable full-day experience working with Infants and/or Toddlers.
How To Apply:
To apply and learn more about The Learning Experience please visit our website at: https://thelearningexperience.com/careers/center-opportunities/ or 719-559-5545
Email: [email protected]