Lead Infant Teacher
Full Time • Owens Cross, AL
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Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Location: Owens Cross Roads, Alabama
Department: Early Childhood Education (6 weeks-18 months)
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Early Childhood Education (6 weeks-18 months)
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a warm, experienced, and nurturing Lead Infant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. This role is responsible for creating a safe, responsive, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants during their earliest stages of growth.
The ideal candidate is patient, attentive, and passionate about infant development and responsive caregiving while providing strong classroom leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and implement age-appropriate learning and sensory activities for infants.
- Create a safe, calm, and nurturing classroom environment.
- Support infants with feeding, diapering, soothing, and sleep routines.
- Observe and document developmental milestones and daily progress.
- Respond to infants’ individual needs, cues, and emotional development.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding infant care and development.
- Lead and support assistant teachers and classroom staff.
- Maintain compliance with licensing, health, and safety regulations.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required (Early Childhood Education coursework or degree preferred).
- Experience working with infants in a childcare or early education setting required.
- Previous experience in a lead teacher or infant classroom leadership role preferred.
- Strong understanding of infant development and responsive caregiving practices.
- Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience designing infant learning and sensory-based activities.
- Ability to maintain a calm, consistent, and nurturing environment.
- Strong classroom management and team leadership skills.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Positive early childhood education setting
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Apply Today
If you are passionate about caring for infants and leading a classroom that supports their earliest development, we encourage you to apply for this Lead Infant Teacher position.
Compensation: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
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