Lead Classroom Teacher (Infant Teacher)

About us:

Little Lights Learning Center is a Christ-centered, play-based early childhood program of Carlisle United Methodist Church. We nurture every child as a beloved creation of God and help them grow in wisdom, wonder, and faith. Our educators partner with families so children shine academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

What we are looking for:

Little Lights Learning Center of CUMC in Carlisle is looking for an Infant Teacher who truly loves infants and finds joy in the early months of a child’s life.

We are seeking someone with a genuine passion for childcare, who enjoys working with children across age groups and brings warmth, positivity, and respect to every interaction with children and families. The right person is patient, nurturing, and steady. Someone who can comfort a new infant, partner closely with parents, and help our youngest learners feel safe, known, and cared for.

In this role, you will:

• Provide attentive, responsive care for infants (starting at 6 weeks)
• Support feeding, diapering, rest, and daily routines with kindness and consistency
• Build trusting relationships with families through warm, respectful communication
• Create a calm, engaging environment that supports each child’s development
• Work as part of a caring team in a faith-based, Keystone STARS 4 center

What you will do:

• Lead our infant classroom (6 weeks to 1 year-olds) with grace, modeling love, patience, and integrity.
• Plan and teach developmentally appropriate, play-based lessons that weave together learning and faith.
• Support each child’s emotional, social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual growth, including personal care such as diapering, toileting, handwashing, and dressing.
• Guide children with positive guidance that builds self-regulation, empathy, and respect.
• Keep children safe through active supervision, daily health and safety checks, and calm follow-through on accidents, illness, and emergencies.
• Document attendance, milestones, and notes accurately, and report any suspected abuse or neglect immediately, as required.
• Lead age-appropriate prayer, worship songs, Bible stories, and conversations about God’s love.
• Mentor assistants, aides, and volunteers.
• Partner with families through clear, kind communication, and bring concerns to the Director when needed.
• Meet Pennsylvania DHS and Keystone STARS requirements for a Lead Teacher.

What you bring

• Qualifications that meet or exceed Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Keystone STARS requirements for Lead Teachers.
• Experience teaching young children. Faith-based or ministry experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and stay active through the day, including standing, bending, kneeling, and getting down to a child’s level.
• Christ-centered character, strong classroom management, creativity, empathy, flexibility, and a commitment to keep growing.

Pay: $15.00 - $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $19