Lead Infant Teacher

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

$20–$25/hour (DOE) | Full-Time | Monday–Friday

STEM Child Care | Castle Rock, CO

Do you love helping babies and toddlers discover the wonderful world around them?

At STEM Child Care, we know the earliest years are the most important. That's why we're looking for a nurturing, dependable, detail-oriented and passionate Lead Infant Teacher who wants to make a lasting impact during a child's most critical stage of development.

As a family-owned, STEM-focused preschool serving children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, we've built a culture where teachers feel supported, respected, and equipped with the resources they need to succeed. From classroom budgets and teaching materials to a collaborative leadership team that truly has your back, we're committed to helping our teachers thrive, not just the little ones in our care!

If you're looking for a long-term career, new preschool to call home, not just another childcare job - we'd love to meet you.

At STEM, we believe happy teachers create thriving classrooms. That's why we invest in our team with competitive pay, supportive leadership, and opportunities to grow.

• Competitive pay between $20–$25/hour (based on experience)
• Monday–Friday schedule (No evenings or weekends!)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays (closed on major holidays)
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Yearly performance evaluation bonuses
• Daily breakfast and lunch & snacks included
• Discounted childcare tuition (if needed)
• Paid professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Classroom budgets and teaching resources provided
• Teacher-led STEM curriculum that encourages creativity & freedom
• Positive, collaborative, and team-focused work environment
• Supportive administration that truly values and appreciates you

As a Lead Infant Teacher, you'll create a classroom where babies feel safe, loved, supported, and excited to learn every day.

Responsibilities include:

• Create a warm, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
• Build meaningful relationships through communication with children and their families
• Support each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Plan and implement fun, hands-on learning experiences using our STEM-inspired curriculum
• Maintain a safe classroom while following all Colorado licensing regulations
• Observe children's growth and communicate progress with families
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create an exceptional learning experience
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about early childhood education
• Warm, patient, and nurturing
• Reliable, professional, and dependable
• Positive, energetic, and team-oriented
• Excited to learn, grow, and make a difference every day

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Able to pass Colorado state and federal background checks
• Able to obtain medical clearance to work with children
• Lead teacher qualified (with an active credential)

• Early Childhood Education coursework or college degree
• Infant Nursery Supervisor (INS) Qualification or EQIT Training
• Colorado Early Childhood Teaching Credential Level 2+ or CDA
• At least 10 years of experience working with Infants

We still encourage you to apply!

If you have a genuine passion for working with children, we'll help you grow into a qualified Early Childhood Teacher through mentorship,…