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Lead Infant Teacher

The Goddard School of Owings Mills, MD·Owings Mills, Maryland

$15 - $20/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 16 days ago
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About the role

The Lead Infant Teacher is responsible for implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom environment. They will also mentor Assistant Teachers and communicate with families about their children's development.

Benefits

  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Lead Infant Teacher Key Responsibilities

  • Curriculum & Instruction
  • Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and daily routines using the Wonder of Learning® curriculum, with a strong focus on infant development, sensory exploration, and responsive caregiving
  • Individualize care to meet each infant’s developmental needs, schedules, and milestones
  • Classroom Leadership & Management
  • Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive infant classroom environment
  • Lead daily caregiving routines including feeding, diapering, naps, and play
  • Mentor and support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers
  • Family Communication
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with families
  • Communicate daily regarding feeding, sleep, milestones, and developmental progress
  • Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and Goddard policies
  • Maintain accurate classroom documentation and records
  • Assessment & Documentation
  • Observe, assess, and document infant development to guide instruction and share progress with families
  • Professional Growth & Collaboration
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and training
  • Collaborate positively with leadership and fellow educators
  • Positive Guidance
  • Model and implement positive, responsive caregiving and guidance strategies to support social-emotional development

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
  • CDA (Infant/Toddler preferred)
  • 1–2 years of experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting preferred
  • Completion of state-required pre-service training
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and team members
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs in connection with caring for children

Why Join Our Goddard School? If you’re an energetic, nurturing educator looking for a supportive and professional environment, we’d love to meet you. Our School offers a premium early childhood education experience in a warm, state-of-the-art setting where teachers are valued and supported.

Apply today and help our littlest learners grow, thrive, and feel loved every day. 💛 Compensation: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

This is your moment

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us.

Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting.

For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do.

The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators.

Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with an associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting is also preferred.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Communication Skills
  • Record Keeping
  • Mentoring
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Family Communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Professional Development
  • Childcare Experience
  • Positive Guidance
  • Health And Safety Compliance
  • Responsive Caregiving
  • Sensory Exploration
  • Infant Development
  • Assessment And Documentation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$15 - $20/hr
Location
Owings Mills, Maryland
Posted
Aug 9, 2026
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The Goddard School of Owings Mills, MD

The Goddard School of Owings Mills, MD is hiring in Owings Mills, Maryland. This opening is listed as full_time.

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Infant care roles remain steady in Maryland

In Maryland, Lead Infant Teacher roles are typically in demand at licensed child care centers, where infant classrooms require consistent staffing and experienced caregivers. This position is competitive because employers often prefer candidates with infant-specific experience, an Early Childhood Education degree or CDA, and the physical ability to support daily care tasks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your infant classroom experience and lifting capacity before applying.

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