Infant Lead Teacher

Job description

**Infant Teacher – Early Childhood Education | Child Care & Daycare Setting** Are you a nurturing, patient, and passionate caregiver who loves helping infants grow, explore, and thrive? We’re looking for a dedicated **Infant Lead Teacher** to join our warm, welcoming early childhood education center—where every coo, giggle, and developmental milestone is celebrated. Whether your experience comes from a preschool, daycare, or child care environment, your skills will make a lasting difference here. At our center, you’ll be part of a supportive team of educators, including preschool teachers and teacher assistants, who value connection, compassion, and curiosity. You'll provide loving, responsive care in a safe, enriching child care environment designed to help our littlest learners feel secure, soothed, and stimulated. From tummy time to first steps, you’ll play an important role in shaping a child’s earliest experiences and building the foundation for lifelong learning through quality early childhood education. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a setting that feels like home, apply today to become an Infant Teacher with us. Let’s grow together—one cuddle, one giggle, and one milestone at a time. ### What You'll Need: - **Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, or active CDA required** - Minimum of 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education (required by NYS OCFS for Group Teacher qualification) - 2+ years of experience working with infants in a licensed program - Strong understanding of infant development - CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) - Completion of OCFS required trainings (or willingness to complete) ### What You'll Do - Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants - Foster a warm, responsive, and safe classroom environment - Lead and support assistant teachers - Communicate daily with families about their child’s care and development - Ensure compliance with all OCFS regulations and center policies - Other duties as assigned ### What Magical Beginnings offers you: - Paid sick time - 13 paid holidays\* - Paid snow days and vacation time\* - Medical, dental, and vision insurance\* - Long-term disability - Company-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverage - Parental leave - Child care discount - Weekly pay and direct deposit - Referral and enrollment bonuses - Classroom tablets - A budget for classroom supplies - Paid classroom planning time - Mentor program - Teacher appreciation events - Team building activities - School community outreach projects *\*Available to full-time employees only*