Lead Infant Teacher

What You'll Do

• Establish a nurturing, responsive, and relationship-based environment that caters to each infant’s unique needs and promotes their overall development
• Implement the Frog Street Infant Curriculum with precision and create intentional activities that stimulate early language, sensory exploration, and motor skills development
• Develop and maintain individualized care plans for feeding, sleeping, and diapering while ensuring continuity of care practices and collaborating with colleagues to achieve these goals
• Ensure active supervision and maintain full compliance with DFPS Minimum Standards, Texas Rising Star, NAEYC, and Cognia quality expectations by leading by example and providing guidance to team members
• Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication, including daily reports, developmental updates, and conferences that promote a culture of mutual understanding and respect
• Regularly observe, assess, and document children’s developmental progress using developmentally appropriate tools and ensuring alignment with program standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment that embodies the principles of high-quality infant care and serves as a positive influence on children’s learning and development
• Support and coach assistant teachers to ensure consistency in care and instructional quality, and model professionalism and a positive attitude in the workplace
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuous quality improvement efforts to enhance knowledge, skills, and overall performance
• Model a commitment to high-quality early childhood education and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture that prioritizes children’s needs and well-being

Requirements

• Lifting up to 40 pounds and engaging in active caregiving tasks are required
• Nurturing, patient, and attentive demeanor is essential
• Ability to multitask and maintain a calm, organized environment is crucial
• Commitment to high-quality early childhood education is expected
• Ability to sit on the floor, bend, and engage in active tasks throughout the day is necessary
• Candidates without a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential must be willing to obtain one within 6 months of employment
• Strong understanding of infant development and caregiving best practices is required
• Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting is preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or higher is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues and families is necessary
• CPR and First Aid certification is required (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Benefits