Infant Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg
Location
Montgomery County, Maryland
Salary
$17 - $20 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Lead Infant Teacher is responsible for managing daily routines, providing attentive care, and creating a nurturing environment for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months. They also plan age-appropriate sensory activities and maintain a safe, organized classroom while communicating regularly with families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma and a strong understanding of responsive caregiving and infant development. Prior infant classroom experience and Maryland childcare regulation qualifications are strongly preferred.
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 Lead Infant Teacher – Founding Teaching Team Location: The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg, MD Pay: $17–$20 per hour Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg is seeking a caring and experienced Lead Infant Teacher to join our opening team. This role supports children during their earliest stages of development by creating a calm, responsive classroom environment that encourages bonding, sensory exploration, and early communication.
As part of a new center opening, this position offers the opportunity to help shape classroom culture and establish strong routines from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily routines for infants ages 6 weeks to 12 months Provide attentive care including feeding, diapering, and nap supervision Create a nurturing environment that supports early development and security Plan and implement age-appropriate sensory learning activities Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment Communicate regularly with families about routines and developmental progress Support assistant teachers and help establish consistent classroom structure Ensure compliance with Maryland licensing requirements and center policies
Qualifications
Infant/Toddler qualified under Maryland childcare regulations preferred High school diploma required (ECE coursework or CDA a plus) Prior infant classroom experience strongly preferred Strong understanding of responsive caregiving and infant development Reliable, collaborative, and nurturing teaching approach
What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay of $17–$20 based on education and experience Opportunity to join a brand-new center opening team Professional development and advancement opportunities Supportive leadership environment Employee childcare discount Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg and help build a warm, high-quality infant classroom where children feel safe, supported, and ready to grow from their very first day.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Employee childcare discount
- Free uniforms
- Training & development