Lead Teacher- Infants

Lead Infant Teacher at Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center

At Yellow Brick Road, we know the first months of life are filled with big milestones and tender moments. Infants need more than care—they need an environment that nurtures security, growth, and connection. That’s where you come in!

We’re looking for a Lead Infant Teacher who brings both a nurturing heart and strong leadership skills to guide our classroom. This role is perfect for someone who can design engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, model best practices, and create a calm, loving space where babies can thrive. If you’re passionate about shaping the earliest learning experiences and leading a team, we’d love to meet you. Join our team at YBR where our missing is to put good humans into the world and leave it better than we found it!

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support your classroom team to ensure consistent, high-quality care
• Design and implement simple, interest-based curriculum that fosters early development
• Provide hands-on care: feeding, diapering, soothing, and engaging with intention
• Maintain a safe, organized, and peaceful environment for infants
• Partner with families by sharing updates, milestones, and building trusted relationships
• Use technology to document care and communicate with parents
• Train and mentor assistant teachers to follow best practices and routines
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and licensing standards
  

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Childcare discounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Life, short-term & long-term disability insurance
  

Ready to Lead with Love?

If you’re ready to combine leadership, creativity, and compassion to create a space where babies thrive, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

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What We’re Looking For

• Experience caring for infants in a licensed childcare setting (preferred)
• A calm, nurturing nature and genuine love for babies
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Extensive understanding of infant development and responsive care
• CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to get certified) along with continuing education annually
• Meets state qualification requirements, undergo fingerprinting and background checks
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and respond quickly to children’s needs
• Maintain supervision of children at all times within sight and sound
• A calm, caring nature and love for the tiniest learners