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Lead Infant Teacher

Job in Trumansburg, Tompkins County, New York, 14886, USA
Listing for: Smart Start
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-15
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 - 22 USD Hourly USD 20.00 22.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Trumansburg

Lead Infant Teacher

Our early childhood center is looking for a Lead Infant Teacher for our Early Care classroom. The ideal candidate must have experience working with infants and young toddlers, be comfortable and confident caring for infants and young toddlers, have excellent communication skills, and be a nurturing and patient caregiver. Lead Teachers create innovative lesson plans involving sensory, cognitive, and motor development to enhance the learning environment for our students.

If you have previous experience working with young children and are interested in joining our growing team, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:
  • Assess the daily needs of infants and appropriately manage the care for multiple infants simultaneously
  • Creating developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on the specific needs of each child
  • Work with children in the classroom to promote their learning and development
  • Communicate with parents and keep them informed about their child's development and any changes to the regular day-to-day schedule
  • Collaborate with assistant teachers to monitor the development of each child and implement daily plans
  • Implement daily lessons including sensory activities, cognitive activities, and motor activities
  • Diapering, potty training and tending to the daily needs of toddlers and preschoolers
  • Develop a sound knowledge and understanding of New York State OCFS Regulations for Day Care Centers
Requirements:
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Nurturing teaching approach
  • Associates Degree or Child Development Associate (CDA)
  • Compassionate attitude and strong understanding of child development
  • Experience caring for infants and toddlers
  • Full-time:
    Hours may vary. We are open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Salary: $20.00/hour - $22.00/hour

Required education:
  • Associates Degree or Child Development Associate (CDA)
  • High school or equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
Education:
  • Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
  • Early Childhood

    Education:

    1 year (Required)
  • Childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
  • In person
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