Infant Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

PELC is a learning center, not a babysitting center. We are looking for individuals with a strong passion for learning to join our team!

Responsibilities

The Lead Infant Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for infants ages 0–12 months. This role includes planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, ensuring the highest level of care, maintaining compliance with state regulations, and leading assistant teachers in daily routines and curriculum delivery. The Lead Teacher serves as the primary point of contact for parents regarding their child’s progress and care.

Duties

The Lead Infant Teacher’s specific duties follow, but these may vary as needed to meet the needs of children, families, and PELC’s program.

• Plan activities and implement a daily curriculum that supports the physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language development of infants.
• Establish and maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing and center standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and support assistant teachers, modeling best practices in infant care and education.
• Maintain proper teacher-to-child ratios at all times.
• Provide consistent and responsive care, including feeding, diapering, napping, and comforting.
• Observe, document, and assess each child’s development.
• Implement individualized care plans based on children’s needs, family preferences, and developmental milestones.
• Support infants in developing fine and gross motor skills, early language, and sensory exploration.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with families.
• Provide daily updates on children’s activities, routines, and progress via verbal communication, ChildPilot app updates, and written reports.
• Lead parent-teacher conferences as required (2-3 times a year).
• Follow all state licensing regulations, health and safety protocols, and center policies.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, daily logs, and incident reports.
• Ensure safe sleep practices are consistently followed per state and national guidelines.
• Conduct daily safety checks of equipment, toys, and materials.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrative staff to create a positive, team-oriented environment.
• Contribute to the center’s mission, values, and goals through active engagement and leadership.

Qualifications

Work Schedule

Benefits

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