UB Child Care Center·Buffalo, New York
The Lead Infant Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment while planning developmentally appropriate activities for infants. They must also build positive relationships with families and ensure compliance with state regulations and center policies.
Are you passionate about nurturing infants during the most important stages of their development?
We are seeking a caring, experienced, and dedicated Lead Infant Teacher to join our team.
If you enjoy creating a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where infants can thrive, we'd love to hear from you!
Our center is a NAEYC-accredited and Quality Stars NY accredited childcare program located on a university campus.
We take pride in providing high-quality early childhood education while fostering a supportive, collaborative workplace for our staff.
Position: Full-Time Lead Infant Teacher Schedule: Monday-Friday Hours: 40 hours per week Shift: Must be available to work an 8-hour shift between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM No evenings or weekends
Applicants must meet one of the following: An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a directly related field; or A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; or A formal written education plan leading toward the required qualifications.
A Bachelor's Degree including 12 credits in Early Childhood Education, or a Bachelor's Degree plus 12 credits in Early Childhood Education; or An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (or directly related field) and four years of teaching experience in a child care center or other educational program serving young children.
Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment for infants. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support each child's growth and learning. Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families. Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom. Observe, document, and communicate children's developmental progress. Ensure compliance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations and center policies. Collaborate with fellow teachers and administration to provide the highest quality care and education.
Experience working with infants in a licensed childcare or early childhood setting is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Reliable, dependable, and enthusiastic about working with young children. Physical Requirements Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, sit on the floor, and rise from the floor without adult assistance. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of infants while working alongside a supportive and dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in providing exceptional care and education to our youngest learners!
Applicants must hold an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA credential, with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree or four years of relevant experience. Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 30 pounds and moving freely within the classroom.
Market context
In New York, lead infant teacher openings are often tied to licensed child care programs that need staff who can manage classrooms, plan age-appropriate lessons, and meet state education and physical activity requirements. These roles are competitive because employers look for both leadership experience and the ability to support infants in active indoor and outdoor settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your education credentials and classroom leadership experience before applying.
