Lead Infant Room Teacher

About the role

The Goddard School of Wadsworth is seeking an Infant Room Lead Teacher to foster the growth and development of infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months. The ideal candidate will implement a curriculum that promotes sensory exploration, motor skills, and social interaction, all while ensuring a safe and comforting space for our babies.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute engaging lesson plans tailored to infants’ developmental milestones.
• Establish strong, trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Monitor and assess each child’s growth and progress, providing regular feedback to parents.
• Collaborate with fellow educators to create a cohesive teaching team.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• 1-2 years of experience preferred
• Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training
• Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety and emergency first-aid procedures, program management and customer service principles
• Skilled at developing relationships and communicating effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
• Is dependable, adaptable, and enjoys working in teams

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively
• Able to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. Infant and Young Toddler Teachers must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib

Skills

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Pay

$17-19/hour

Schedule

Details not specified