Lead Infant Teacher
Little Cub Academy is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and nurturing Lead Infant Teacher to provide exceptional care for our youngest learners, ages 6 weeks to 12 months. This is one of the most important roles in our center, as you will help lay the foundation for each child's growth, development, and sense of security.
Our ideal candidate has a genuine love for infants, an abundance of patience, and understands that every cuddle, bottle, diaper change, and smile is an opportunity to build trust and support healthy development. We are seeking someone who is dependable, attentive, and committed to creating a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where babies can thrive.
Responsibilities
- Provide loving, responsive, and attentive care for infants ages 6 weeks to 12 months.
- Create a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment.
- Follow individualized feeding, sleeping, diapering, and care schedules for each child.
- Support each infant's physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development through age-appropriate activities and interactions.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families through daily communication.
- Maintain accurate records of feedings, diaper changes, naps, and developmental milestones.
- Ensure all health, safety, sanitation, and licensing regulations are followed at all times.
- Keep the classroom organized, sanitized, and developmentally appropriate.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and leadership to provide the highest quality care.
- Foster an atmosphere filled with warmth, encouragement, patience, and love.
Qualifications
- A genuine passion for caring for infants and supporting their earliest stages of development.
- Exceptional patience, compassion, and emotional maturity.
- Outstanding dependability and punctuality—our infants rely on consistency every day.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to remain calm, attentive, and nurturing in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift, carry, and care for infants throughout the day.
- Must meet all Tennessee childcare licensing requirements.
What We're Looking For
We believe caring for infants is more than a job—it's a calling. We are looking for someone who celebrates first smiles, first milestones, and the everyday moments that help babies feel safe, loved, and valued. The ideal Lead Infant Teacher is someone families trust completely and children naturally find comfort in.
If you are patient, dependable, compassionate, and passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of our youngest learners, we'd love to welcome you to the Little Cub Academy family.
Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
