Lead Infant Teacher

Peace, Love, and Learning!

Here at The Learning Cottage, we believe in nurturing the whole child through joyful learning, creativity, and connection. When you step into our school, you’ll find a community of driven, cheery, and professional educators building a warm and passionate environment for children, families, and each other. We're looking for energetic, loving, and growth-minded educators to join our incredible team!

If you thrive in a busy, collaborative space, believe in the magic of early education, and have the heart of a teacher, then this is the place for you.

About the Role:

As a Infant Teacher at The Learning Cottage, you’ll be working with children from 3-12 months of age, creating engaging and age-appropriate experiences that support emotional, cognitive, physical, and social development.

What You'll Do:

• Create a safe, loving, and positive classroom culture for all children.
• Implement a thoughtfully designed, developmentally appropriate curriculum.Plan fun, hands-on lessons that support learning in math, literacy, science, art, and life skills.
• Use music, movement, storytelling, and play-based techniques to keep kids engaged and growing.
• Support children in building social-emotional skills like empathy, self-regulation, and confidence.
• Observe and document developmental milestones and communicate regularly with families.
• Work closely with co-teachers and leadership to maintain consistency, creativity, and communication.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment that meets health and safety standards.
• Be flexible and willing to jump in wherever needed to support your students and your teammates!

What We’re Looking For:

• A passionate educator with previous experience in a licensed early childhood setting (preferred).
• A nurturing, patient, and energetic personality who truly loves working with kids.
• Strong classroom management and a playful, encouraging approach.
• Excellent communication skills for working with children, families, and peers.
• Ability to collaborate with a team and be open to learning and growth.
• A growth mindset—you're always looking for ways to improve and evolve.

Schedule & Classroom Info:

• Full-Time Position
• Monday – Friday | Shifts may vary depending on classroom assignment
• Classrooms have low ratios to ensure individualized care and connection.

Perks of Working at The Learning Cottage:

• A supportive and close-knit team that feels like family
• Leadership that values YOUR ideas and growth
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• The daily reward of changing lives and making a difference

If you're ready to grow alongside a team that’s as passionate as you are, we can’t wait to meet you. Apply today and help us keep spreading Peace, Love, and Learning!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person