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The Modern Schoolhouse
Lead Infant Teacher
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$42,713 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Lead Infant Teacher Duarte, CA Full-Time • In-Person • Infant Classroom (0-18 months) The Modern Schoolhouse is hiring a Lead Infant Teacher for our Duarte campus, a premium early childhood program serving infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children. Our infant teachers are credentialed early childhood educators who lead the room with intention. Requirements Completed ECE core units (required) — Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or a related field is a plus. 2+ years working with infants in a licensed childcare or preschool setting (preferred) . Working knowledge of infant development, attachment, and responsive caregiving. Calm, patient temperament and warm communication with new parents . Reliability and a genuine love for babies. Responsibilities Lead a classroom of infants ages 0-18 months. Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate sensory, motor, and social-emotional activities . Follow each baby's feeding, sleep, and developmental rhythms with precision. Practice responsive, gentle caregiving aligned with Conscious Discipline . Maintain detailed daily records and update families via our parent communication app. Send a monthly newsletter to families . Manage diapering, bottle feeding, and sanitation routines. Collaborate with co-teachers to maintain consistent care. What We Offer $25-$327/hour. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with employer match. Paid time off and holidays . Professional development and pedagogy training. A real career-advancement path as TMS continues to grow. About The Modern Schoolhouse The Modern Schoolhouse is a premium early childhood education company operating five campuses across California — Eagle Rock, San Gabriel, Pasadena, Duarte, and San Mateo. Our Pasadena campus is licensed for up to 70 children across infant, toddler, and Pre-K classrooms. We use a whole-child curriculum and the Conscious Discipline behavior framework, with an emphasis on both academic excellence and social-emotional development. How to Apply Apply directly through Indeed. We respond to every qualified applicant.