Lead Infant Teacher

Job Overview

Lead Infant Teacher

Date Posted: October 14, 2026
Pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Work Location: In person

About the Position

Pam’s School of Raleigh, a five-star childcare center, is seeking a passionate, nurturing, and experienced Lead Infant Teacher to join our team.

The Lead Infant Teacher will provide a safe, loving, and stimulating classroom environment that supports the growth and development of infants. This position is ideal for an early childhood educator who understands the unique needs of infants and is committed to providing high-quality care during their earliest stages of development.

The ideal candidate will be patient, attentive, dependable, and knowledgeable about infant development, safe sleep practices, and age-appropriate caregiving. The Lead Infant Teacher will build trusting relationships with families and work collaboratively with fellow educators to ensure each infant receives individualized attention and care.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, responsive, and nurturing care to infants in a safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that encourage sensory exploration, early communication, motor development, and social-emotional growth.
• Follow individualized feeding, diapering, sleeping, and daily care routines for each infant.
• Maintain safe sleep practices and follow all applicable state licensing requirements and childcare safety regulations.
• Monitor and document infants’ developmental milestones, daily activities, feeding schedules, diaper changes, and sleep patterns.
• Communicate regularly with parents and families regarding their infants’ progress, daily routines, developmental milestones, and individual needs.
• Create opportunities for tummy time, sensory play, music, reading, and other developmentally appropriate experiences.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom, including proper cleaning and sanitizing of toys, equipment, and surfaces.
• Follow proper handwashing, diapering, feeding, and infection-control procedures.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to infants’ individual cues, needs, and developmental stages.
• Maintain accurate classroom records and complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Follow all mandated-reporting requirements and child-protection policies.
• Collaborate with administrators, coworkers, and families to provide consistent, high-quality infant care.
• Maintain compliance with all center policies, state childcare regulations, and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or currently working toward the degree.
• Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare facility.
• Knowledge of infant growth, development, and developmentally appropriate caregiving practices.
• Ability to recognize and respond to infants’ individual needs, cues, and routines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with children, families, and coworkers.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate developmental observations to families.
• Knowledge of safe sleep practices, sanitation procedures, and infant health and safety guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills, patience, dependability, and a nurturing attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team while maintaining a safe and structured classroom environment.
• Familiarity with the ITERS and ECERS rating scales.

Required Certifications & Documentation

• Current qualifying letter required.
• Current medical physical and TB screening required.
• Current criminal background check, as required by applicable childcare regulations.
• Current SIDS certification.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, as required for the position.
• Credentials 1 & 2 / EDU 119 certification, as applicable to the position and state requirements.

Important: Applicants must have a current qualifying letter and current TB and medical documentation to be considered for this position.

Benefits

• Paid time off.

How to Apply

If you are a caring, dependable, and qualified early childhood educator who is passionate about nurturing infants and supporting their early development, we would love to hear from you!

To express interest in this opportunity, please contact Ashley Smith, Director of Pam’s School of Raleigh, to schedule an interview.

Phone: (919) 832-0766

Please submit your résumé through Indeed.com. Applicants must meet the required qualifications and documentation requirements before applying.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming a dedicated infant teacher to our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Raleigh, NC 27610: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person