Lead Infant Teacher Adventureland Child Care - 3.4 Astoria, NY Job Details Full-time $18 - $21 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee discount Professional development assistance Childcare Qualifications CPR Certification Teamwork Team leadership Child behavior management First Aid Certification Associate's degree Early Childhood Education Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description Lead Infant Teacher Location:

Astoria, NY 11106

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30

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Full-Time Job Summary We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Lead Infant Teacher to join our vibrant early childhood education team. In this leadership role, you will create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where infants can thrive during their earliest stages of development. The ideal candidate is warm, energetic, patient, and committed to providing exceptional care while fostering each child's cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development. You will develop individualized learning experiences, build strong partnerships with families, mentor assistant teachers, and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and educational standards. If you love singing, reading, sensory play, floor activities, and celebrating developmental milestones, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on infant milestones, including motor skills, language development, cognitive growth, and social-emotional learning. Create a warm, safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where infants feel secure and supported. Provide individualized care and learning experiences based on each child's developmental needs. Closely supervise infants to ensure their safety, comfort, health, and well-being at all times. Foster strong, positive relationships with families through daily communication, conferences, and ongoing updates regarding their child's progress and development. Lead classroom management efforts by maintaining an organized, stimulating, and welcoming learning environment. Observe, assess, and document each child's developmental progress while maintaining accurate records. Plan and implement engaging indoor and outdoor activities that encourage exploration and learning. Maintain a clean, healthy classroom by following all sanitizing, disinfecting, and safety procedures. Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including emergency preparedness, pediatric CPR, First Aid, and mandated reporting requirements. Collaborate with administrators and fellow teachers to support each child's individual needs, including children with disabilities or special education requirements. Observe children's behavior and report any concerns regarding neglect, abuse, or developmental delays in accordance with state regulations and school policies. Mentor and support assistant teachers while fostering a collaborative and positive team environment. Participate in staff meetings, professional development, workshops, and continuing education opportunities. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience working with infants or young children in a licensed daycare, preschool, or early childhood education setting. Thorough knowledge of infant development and best practices in early childhood education. Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership and classroom management abilities. Creative, energetic, patient, and nurturing. Highly organized, dependable, and committed to providing quality care. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Physically able to bend, lift children, sit on the floor, and actively participate in classroom activities. Required Education Candidates must meet one of the following requirements: Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (or a related field) and be on an approved study plan, OR A minimum of 90 college credits in any field and be on an approved study plan. Preferred Certifications Pediatric CPR Certification First Aid Certification Mandated Reporter Training Knowledge of health, safety, sanitizing, and emergency procedures Experience working with children with disabilities or special needs is highly desirable. Benefits 401(k) Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development Assistance Employee Discount Work Location Astoria, NY 11106 (In Person) Applicants must be able to reliably commute to the work location. Join our team and help shape the earliest experiences of children's lives by providing compassionate care, meaningful learning opportunities, and educational excellence. We value enthusiastic professionals who are committed to nurturing young learners through innovative teaching, collaboration, and a genuine love for children. If you're ready to make a lasting difference every day, we encourage you to apply.

Pay:

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Childcare Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person