Infant Lead Teacher

About This Role We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Infant Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team in Naugatuck, CT. In this role, you will create a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment where our youngest learners can thrive, explore, and reach their developmental milestones. You will oversee daily classroom operations, design age-appropriate activities, and build strong partnerships with families to ensure the highest quality of care and education. What You'll Do Lead the daily operations of the infant classroom, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized environment that meets all state licensing regulations.Design and implement a nurturing, play-based curriculum that fosters sensory, motor, language, and social-emotional development in infants.Observe, document, and assess each child's development, sharing regular updates and milestones with parents and guardians.Maintain a consistent yet flexible daily routine that accommodates individual infant schedules for feeding, sleeping, and diapering.Establish open, empathetic, and professional communication with families, providing daily reports on their child’s progress and well-being.Guide and mentor assistant teachers and floaters assigned to the classroom, promoting a cohesive and positive team dynamic. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required; Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.Minimum of 2 years of experience working directly with infants or toddlers in a licensed childcare center or structured group setting.Strong knowledge of infant developmental milestones and early childhood safety, health, and sanitation practices.Current CPR and First Aid certifications, or willingness to obtain them immediately upon hire.Ability to pass all state-mandated background checks, fingerprinting, and health screenings required for childcare workers in Connecticut.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills, with physical stamina to lift infants, bend, and sit on the floor. Nice To Haves Familiarity with Connecticut's Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS).Bi-lingual skills, particularly Spanish, to further support and communicate with our diverse community. Benefits Retirement PlanTuition AssistanceProfessional DevelopmentPaid Holidays PTO Sick Pay