Lead Teacher

Infant Lead Teacher — Part-Time

Little Lambs Academy is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Infant Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team. This is an opportunity for an educator who enjoys creating meaningful learning experiences while supporting the individual developmental needs of young children.

We are currently hiring for a part-time position, with scheduling flexibility based on classroom needs and candidate availability.

Available Schedule Options:

• 9 AM-2 PM
• 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

We are willing to discuss scheduling options with qualified candidates to determine the arrangement that best fits your availability and our program needs.

Required Qualifications

• At least 6 months of relevant experience — required
• One of the following educational qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree; or
• Associate's degree; or
• 9 college credit hours in Child Development and/or Early Childhood Education, along with 60 total college credit hours; or
• Current CDA credential — required
• High School Diploma or GED transcript — required
• English proficiency — required (must be able to speak and understand English)
• Bilingual skills are a plus
• U.S. work authorization is required
• Successful background check and CPS clearance required
• Work location: In person

Position Overview

The Infant Lead Teacher will be responsible for creating a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment where infants can learn, explore, and develop at their own pace. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of responsive caregiving, age-appropriate learning experiences, positive guidance, and strong communication with families.

The Lead Teacher will work closely with the Center Director and teaching team to provide developmentally appropriate instruction and maintain a classroom environment that supports children's cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and communication development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and learning experiences based on children's developmental needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Center Director and teaching team to follow curriculum goals and classroom expectations.
• Maintain a nurturing, organized, and engaging infant classroom environment.
• Use positive guidance and age-appropriate behavior-management strategies to support children's social-emotional development.
• Incorporate educational technology, hands-on activities, music, movement, and other learning tools when appropriate.
• Observe children regularly and document developmental progress and emerging skills.
• Maintain accurate classroom records, developmental documentation, and progress reports in accordance with center policies.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with parents and guardians regarding their child's daily experiences and development.
• Collaborate with other professionals or specialists when appropriate to support children who may benefit from additional developmental or early-intervention services.
• Follow all applicable health, safety, supervision, and licensing requirements.
• Help maintain a classroom environment that promotes children's safety, well-being, confidence, and sense of belonging.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children.
• Strong classroom organization and management abilities.
• Experience developing lesson plans and implementing early childhood curriculum.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Familiarity with literacy development, language enrichment, and early learning strategies.
• Comfortable incorporating technology and interactive learning tools into classroom activities.
• Familiarity with STEAM/STEAM-based learning is preferred.
• Experience with Montessori-inspired approaches is a plus.
• Previous experience in a preschool, childcare center, or private school setting is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, coworkers, and outside professionals.

Join Our Team

At Little Lambs Academy, we believe the early years provide an important foundation for lifelong learning. We are looking for an educator who is passionate about working with young children and who wants to contribute to a positive, nurturing, and education-focused environment.

If you are dependable, compassionate, and excited about helping infants begin their learning journey, we would love to hear from you!

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person