Infant Lead Teacher 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 Payroll is processed weekly.

Here, your role as an Infant Teacher connects directly with our mission of high-quality early childhood education. By collaborating with teacher assistants, preschool teachers, and fellow caregivers, you'll help create a strong educational community where infants thrive from the very beginning. We look forward to seeing you in the classroom! About Magical Beginnings Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environments. We value collaboration, kindness, and continuous improvement—and we support our team members with a positive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow. Magical Beginnings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Magical Beginnings does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. $17 - $23 an hour