Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher – Toddlers / Interim Infant Lead Teacher

Location: Owens Cross Roads, Alabama
Department: Early Childhood Education
Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Teacher to support our early childhood education program. This role will primarily lead a toddler classroom while also providing interim support in our infant program as needed. The ideal candidate is a nurturing and confident educator who can create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children while adapting to the needs of different classrooms.

This position requires strong classroom leadership, flexibility, and a commitment to providing high-quality care and early learning experiences.

• Lead and manage a toddler classroom by creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum and learning experiences.
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Establish consistent classroom routines that encourage learning, independence, and confidence.
• Observe, assess, and document children’s developmental progress and milestones.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding children’s growth, development, and classroom experiences.
• Provide interim classroom leadership and support within the infant program as needed.
• Support infant care routines, including feeding, diapering, soothing, and responsive caregiving.
• Supervise and collaborate with assistant teachers and classroom support staff.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and licensing requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with toddlers and/or infants in a childcare or early childhood education setting required.
• Previous experience as a Lead Teacher or classroom leader preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development, responsive caregiving, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt and provide quality care in different classroom settings.

• Experience leading a toddler classroom.
• Experience supporting infant care and development.
• Strong classroom management and positive guidance techniques.
• Ability to mentor and collaborate with assistant teachers.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

• Competitive pay
• Supportive and collaborative teaching team
• Professional development opportunities
• Positive early childhood learning environment
• Opportunities for career growth

If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy creating meaningful learning experiences for young children, we encourage you to apply for this Lead Teacher – Toddlers / Interim Infant Lead Teacher position.

Join our team and help provide a strong foundation for children’s growth, development, and lifelong learning.