Infant Lead Teacher

Infant Teacher – Early Childhood Education | Child Care & Daycare Setting

Are you a nurturing, patient, and passionate caregiver who loves helping infants grow, explore, and thrive? We’re looking for a dedicated Infant Lead Teacher to join our warm, welcoming early childhood education center—where every coo, giggle, and developmental milestone is celebrated. Whether your experience comes from a preschool, daycare, or child care environment, your skills will make a lasting difference here.

At our center, you’ll be part of a supportive team of educators, including preschool teachers and teacher assistants, who value connection, compassion, and curiosity. You'll provide loving, responsive care in a safe, enriching child care environment designed to help our littlest learners feel secure, soothed, and stimulated. From tummy time to first steps, you’ll play an important role in shaping a child’s earliest experiences and building the foundation for lifelong learning through quality early childhood education.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a setting that feels like home, apply today to become an Infant Teacher with us. Let’s grow together—one cuddle, one giggle, and one milestone at a time.

What You'll Need

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, or active CDA required
• Minimum of 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education (required by NYS OCFS for Group Teacher qualification)
• 2+ years of experience working with infants in a licensed program
• Strong understanding of infant development
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Completion of OCFS required trainings (or willingness to complete)

What You'll Do

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants
• Foster a warm, responsive, and safe classroom environment
• Lead and support assistant teachers
• Communicate daily with families about their child’s care and development
• Ensure compliance with all OCFS regulations and center policies
• Other duties as assigned

What Magical Beginnings offers you

• Paid sick time
• 13 paid holidays*
• Paid snow days and vacation time*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
• Long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverage
• Parental leave
• Child care discount
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Referral and enrollment bonuses
• Classroom tablets
• A budget for classroom supplies
• Paid classroom planning time
• Mentor program
• Teacher appreciation events
• Team building activities
• School community outreach projects

*Available to full-time employees only