Job detail
Lead Teacher - Infant classroom
Children & Families of Iowa
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/14/2026
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Salary
$16 - $17 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher will design and implement engaging, age-Appropriate activities to support the academic and emotional growth of infants. They are responsible for building trusting relationships with children and developing creative lesson plans that include hands-On learning and observations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or ged and prior childcare experience. A child development associate (Cda) credential is required, with a preference for those holding or pursuing an associate degree in early childhood education.
high schoolassociate degreeprofessional certificateObservationCollaborationChildcareLesson planningTrauma-informed careChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationSocial-emotional developmentPhysical developmentSpecial needs supportChild guidance techniques
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Sick leave
- Paid time off
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral bonus