Early Childhood Infant Lead Teacher

Early Childhood Infant Lead Teacher

Akiba Yavneh Academy, a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School, is seeking a warm, attentive, and experienced Infant Room Lead Teacher to join its Early Childhood team. The ideal candidate will provide a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment that promotes the healthy growth of each infant—emotionally, socially, cognitively, and physically—within a values-driven, family-oriented school community.

• Create a safe, loving, and predictable environment where infants feel secure and supported.
• Plan and implement age‑appropriate activities that support early developmental milestones.
• Foster meaningful connections with each child, responding to individual needs and cues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom that meets licensing and health standards.
• Communicate daily with families regarding routines, developmental updates, and special moments.
• Supervise and guide assistant teachers in classroom routines and best caregiving practices.
• Monitor and document children’s growth, behaviors, and progress using observation tools.
• Partner with Early Childhood leadership to maintain alignment with the school’s mission and vision.
• Participate actively in professional learning, team meetings, and school-wide initiatives.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (preferred).
• Infant/Toddler CDA, Early Childhood teaching certification, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1–2 years working in an infant or toddler classroom setting.
• Familiarity with responsive caregiving and child‑led learning philosophies.
• Ability to lift, carry, and care for infants in accordance with licensing and safety guidelines.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and observation skills.
• Commitment to building relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Familiarity with Jewish values and traditions is a plus, but not required.

Akiba Yavneh Academy (AYA) is committed to nurturing each child’s potential through a whole-child, values-based approach. Our Early Childhood Program offers a warm and welcoming environment where play, exploration, and relationships form the foundation of lifelong learning. As a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School, we are guided by timeless values while fostering curiosity, compassion, and joy in all we do.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, and Education Administration Programs