Infant Lead Teacher

Summary

The Early Childhood Infant Lead Teacher plays a vital role in creating a nurturing, joyful, and well-organized classroom environment. This position leads a cohesive teaching team, thoughtfully coordinates curriculum experiences, and oversees the daily rhythm of the classroom to ensure every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to learn. 

 

Our Lead Teachers have a strong understanding of children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development and use this knowledge to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. They foster a warm, stimulating atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and build confidence. 

 

Strong communication is at the heart of this role. Lead Teachers build trusting relationships with children, families, and team members, provide guidance and mentorship to classroom staff, and partner with families to support each child’s success. 

Duties

• Lead by example by modeling best practices, coaching team members, and fostering a positive, collaborative teaching environment to ensure consistent implementation of routines and safety practices. 
• Design, coordinate, and implement engaging classroom curriculum using developmentally appropriate practices that actively engage children and promote social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development. 
• Observe, document, and assess development to guide curriculum planning. 
• Perform and supervise daily caregiving routines including diapering, toileting assistance, handwashing, and feeding in accordance with health, sanitation, and safety guidelines. 
• Build strong partnerships with families by maintaining open and consistent communication through daily conversations, progress updates, and parent–teacher conferences. 
• Ensure daily classroom operations meet full compliance with all Colorado licensing, health, and safety requirements. 
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and nurturing classroom environment by upholding high standards for hygiene, cleanliness, supervision, and security. 
• Demonstrate flexibility in daily job assignments and classroom responsibilities, willingly adjusting duties and schedules as needed to support classroom operations, staffing needs, and the overall success of the program. 
• Maintain an active and accurate Professional Development Information System (PDIS) account, ensuring all required trainings, credentials, and documentation are current and in compliance with state licensing and quality improvement requirements. 
• Actively pursue 15 hours of ongoing professional development each year and maintain a personal growth plan to support continuous quality improvement. 

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• PDIS Credential Level 1 (or PD Plan to complete)
• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
• Commitment to a minimum of 15 hours professional development each year employed.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO/Sick leave
• IRA matching
• Childcare discount
• Professional development
• Salary suppliments