Infant Lead Teacher

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The Learning Experience - Owings Mills

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Maryland

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Lead Teacher is responsible for managing an infant classroom, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment while supporting developmental milestones. They must also maintain individualized routines for infants and communicate effectively with families regarding daily progress.

Qualifications

We are looking for an Infant Lead Teacher to create a nurturing and organized classroom environment for infants. You should have a Maryland Infant/Toddler Teacher qualification, a high school diploma (or higher), and ideally some experience in an infant classroom, along with an understanding of infant development.

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Infant Lead Teacher (Infant/Toddler Qualified)
Location: The Learning Experience – Owings Mills, MD
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Pay: $17-$19 per hour

The Learning Experience – Owings Mills is seeking a nurturing and experienced Infant Lead Teacher to guide one of our infant classrooms. This role focuses on providing responsive care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for babies during their earliest stages of growth.

Our infant program provides a calm, structured environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead an infant classroom in a safe, nurturing, and organized environment

  • Support infants’ developmental milestones through sensory play, language exposure, and guided interaction

  • Maintain individualized routines including feeding, diapering, naps, and transitions

  • Supervise and support assistant teachers to maintain classroom consistency and ratios

  • Communicate daily with families regarding routines, milestones, and classroom updates

  • Maintain a clean, organized classroom environment

  • Ensure full compliance with Maryland childcare licensing and safety standards

Qualifications

  • Maryland Infant/Toddler Teacher qualification required (45-hour certification)

  • High school diploma or higher required

  • Experience working in an infant classroom preferred

  • Understanding of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices

  • CPR and First Aid certification preferred

  • Must meet Maryland childcare licensing and background requirements

Why Join Our Team

  • Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

  • Professional development and training opportunities

  • Opportunities for career growth

  • Employee childcare discount

Apply today to help provide a strong, nurturing start for our youngest learners.

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The Learning Experience - Owings Mills

The Learning Experience, a leader in early childhood education and developmental offerings, has successfully created one of the most trusted brands in the childcare industry. With nearly 400 operating centers and 250 more under development, The Learning Experience delivers a safe and joyful environment where more than 50,000 children are happy to learn, play and grow!
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