Lead Infant Teacher Key Responsibilities
Curriculum & Instruction
- Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and daily routines using the Wonder of Learning® curriculum, with a strong focus on infant development, sensory exploration, and responsive caregiving
- Individualize care to meet each infant’s developmental needs, schedules, and milestones
Classroom Leadership & Management
- Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive infant classroom environment
- Lead daily caregiving routines including feeding, diapering, naps, and play
- Mentor and support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers
Family Communication
- Build strong, trusting relationships with families
- Communicate daily regarding feeding, sleep, milestones, and developmental progress
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and Goddard policies
- Maintain accurate classroom documentation and records
Assessment & Documentation
- Observe, assess, and document infant development to guide instruction and share progress with families
Professional Growth & Collaboration
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training
- Collaborate positively with leadership and fellow educators
Positive Guidance
- Model and implement positive, responsive caregiving and guidance strategies to support social-emotional development
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- CDA (Infant/Toddler preferred)
- 1–2 years of experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting preferred
- Completion of state-required pre-service training
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and team members
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs in connection with caring for children
Why Join Our Goddard School?
If you’re an energetic, nurturing educator looking for a supportive and professional environment, we’d love to meet you. Our School offers a premium early childhood education experience in a warm, state-of-the-art setting where teachers are valued and supported.
Apply today and help our littlest learners grow, thrive, and feel loved every day.
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
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