What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Lead Teacher position at The Learning Barn Childcare Center & Preschool, LLC?
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 Have
- 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 Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Professional Development
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Sick Pay
Salary : $18 - $20