Infant Room - Lead Teacher

Summary

As the Infant Room Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for infants aged 8 weeks to 18 months. You are the architect of a child's first educational experiences. This unique role is where nurturing care meets foundational development. You will focus on creating a safe, stimulating sanctuary that fosters social-emotional growth and curiosity during our extended day program.

Duties

• Curriculum & Discovery: Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that align with the academy’s philosophy to spark early curiosity.
• Nurturing Environment: Create a warm, inclusive, and "home-away-from-home" classroom space that promotes exploration and independence.
• Safety & Guidance: Supervise our youngest learners with vigilance, ensuring their well-being while using positive guidance techniques to manage routines.
• Developmental Documentation: Observe and track "lightbulb moments" in child development, identifying individual strengths and areas for growth.
• Collaborative Communication: Maintain professional and heart-centered communication with parents and colleagues to ensure a cohesive experience.
• Resource Management: Organize and maintain a clean, stimulating learning space filled with age-appropriate materials and equipment.

Requirements

• Professional Competencies: Proactive self-starter who demonstrates a continuous growth mindset and a commitment to process improvement.
• Educational Background: Currently hold an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Experience: Proven experience nurturing and guiding young children in a professional educational setting.
• Passion: A genuine love for working with infants/young children and a passion for engaging them in developmental challenges.
• Skills: Strong classroom management skills and a deep understanding of child development principles.  
• Essentials: First Aid/CPR certification and the ability to pass all required background clearances.

Schedule:

• Shift: Consistent coverage for our 1^st shift (between 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
• Availability: Full-time or Part-time options available based on academy requirements; may include occasional academy events outside of regular hours.

Nice To Haves

• Foundational knowledge of Montessori or STEAM educational frameworks, with a proven ability to adapt and excel in specialized learning environments is strongly preferred.

Benefits

We believe brilliant work deserves brilliant rewards. You’re unlocking a treasure chest of benefits designed to support your professional legacy:

• Impactful Work: Opportunity to see your care and curriculum directly shape the foundational years of our students.
• Professional Portfolio: Gain unique experience at the intersection of early childhood education and community service.
• Collaborative Networking: Connect with dedicated education leaders and professionals focused on high-quality learning environments.
• Mentorship: Receive specialized guidance from the leadership on early childhood best practices and curriculum application.
• Total Rewards: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and paid time off (PTO).

About Us

Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC, is a unique educational organization that offers a new teaching style to break traditional barriers of learning repetitive lessons in a prepared routine environment. Our goal is to create a more interactive, hands-on learning environment that is technology-focused and can integrate classroom-to-home management.