Full Time Lead Infant Teacher

Lead Infant Teacher

The Lead Infant Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants.

Essential Responsibilities

Child Care & Development

• Provide loving, responsive, and individualized care for each infant.
• Meet each child's physical, emotional, social, and developmental needs.
• Follow each infant's feeding, sleeping, diapering, and care schedule.
• Support developmental milestones through age-appropriate activities, tummy time, sensory play, music, reading, and language development.
• Maintain a calm, clean, and nurturing classroom environment.

Curriculum & Learning

• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Provide daily sensory experiences and opportunities for exploration.
• Observe and document children's developmental progress.

Health & Safety

• Ensure active supervision of children at all times.
• Follow all licensing regulations and The Sunshine Academy policies.
• Complete diaper changes according to policy and maintain accurate diapering records.
• Sanitize toys, equipment, and classroom materials daily.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
• Practice safe sleep procedures at all times.

Family Communication

• Build positive relationships with families.
• Communicate daily about feedings, diapering, naps, activities, and developmental milestones.
• Ensure daily updates, notes, and photos are entered into the parent communication app.
• Address parent questions professionally and communicate concerns to administration when appropriate.

Classroom Management & Organization

• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and inviting.
• Label and organize materials and storage areas.
• Maintain an attractive classroom environment.
• Ensure supplies are stocked and notify administration when items need to be reordered.

Professional Expectations

• Follow the staff dress code and professionalism expectations.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and coworkers.
• Be flexible and assist other classrooms as needed.