Infant Co Lead Teacher

About the Role

The Goddard School in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking an Infant Co‑Lead Teacher. In this position you will coordinate daily operations of an infant classroom (ages 6 weeks–12 months), plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities, and provide a safe, nurturing environment that supports each child’s development and readiness for school.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the assigned infant class, ensuring proper ratios and resource availability.
• Plan, present, and evaluate age‑appropriate educational and recreational activities.
• Work directly with children and parents daily, delivering quality customer service and communicating children’s progress.
• Observe children’s interests and collaborate with other teachers to develop an engaging curriculum.
• Communicate daily with parents via mobile apps and personal discussions about their child’s adventures and achievements.
• Engage with other childcare professionals and pursue ongoing professional growth.
• Maintain a supportive, active presence throughout the day, participating in curriculum activities and outdoor play.
• Supervise children at all times using sight‑and‑sound monitoring and Name‑to‑Face supervision.
• Comply with Goddard standards, state, local, and health‑department regulations, and make classroom adjustments as directed.
• Report compliance needs (signs, paperwork, etc.) to administrative staff.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or a related field (preferred).
• 1–2 years of experience in an infant‑aged classroom (6 weeks–12 months) (preferred).
• Current SIDS certification (preferred).
• Strong ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty.
• Calm, professional demeanor in stressful situations while multitasking to ensure smooth operations.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb, including lifting infants in and out of cribs daily.
• Ability to remain active throughout the day to engage alongside children in curriculum activities and outdoor play.
• Commitment to supervising children continuously and complying with all health and safety regulations.
• Eligibility to pass a North Carolina background check.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and a week’s paid vacation between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Employee discounts and childcare discounts.
• Opportunity for advancement and promotion from within.
• Training & development through Goddard Systems University (IACET‑accredited CEUs).
• CDA credentials, tuition reimbursement, and TEACH scholarship for associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree coursework.
• Recognition programs throughout the year.
• Competitive salary with no nights or weekends required.

About Goddard Schools

Goddard Schools is a premier early‑childhood education franchise operating for 35 years, serving children from six weeks to six years old. With over 600 franchised locations, more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington, D.C., the schools use academically endorsed methods to combine fun with learning. All locations are accredited by Cognia and the Partnership for 21st Century Learning, and each franchise owner sets its own wage and benefit programs.