Celebree School of Columbia-North·Howard County, Maryland
The Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing classroom environment and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans. They also manage classroom activities, ensure compliance with child care regulations, and provide guidance to classroom aides.
Uniform Items Team Building Initiative Free Employee Referral Bonuses Child Care Discounts Paid Holidays Free Continuing Education Units No nights or weekends Career Development 401(k) Paid time off Hours: Monday through Friday: Evening Shift (9.30am-6.30pm)
Job Summary As an Infant/Toddler Teacher at Celebree School™, you'll have the extraordinary opportunity to shape the earliest stages of our little ones' development, creating a nurturing and enriching environment that fosters growth and exploration. Your mission? To ensure that Celebree's vision, mission, and values are woven into every step of our infants' and toddlers' journey while providing developmentally age-appropriate experiences that are as nurturing as they are meaningful. As an Infant/Toddler Teacher, you'll also have the opportunity to help navigate classroom Aides through their journey into the world of early childhood education with confidence and compassion.
Company Overview At Celebree School™ we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways. Apply today, Let’s grow BIG together
As an Infant/Toddler Teacher, you will be given the tools, resources, and training to: Navigate the day's activities alongside our infants, offering gentle guidance and support as they navigate their first steps. Manage the Infant classroom ensuring compliance with all Office of Child Care regulations, company standards, policies, and procedures. Provide a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents, and visitors. Create and implement thorough, timely lesson plans that are age-appropriate and stimulating in accordance with Celebree’s infant curriculum Ensure the classroom is a safe, clean, and inviting space where curiosity can flourish. Accurately complete all paperwork, electronic reports, supervision records, and attendance tracking
Must meet the requirements to be a lead teacher as approved by the governing State agency. This position requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the behavioral and developmental stages of children and knowledge of childcare licensing requirements The ability to manage a classroom, including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills. patience, flexibility.
Candidates must meet state-approved lead teacher requirements and possess a strong understanding of child development stages. Proficiency in classroom management, organizational skills, and knowledge of licensing requirements are essential.
Market context
In Maryland, classroom teacher roles for infant/toddler and preschool settings are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs in licensed early learning programs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for Maryland-qualified candidates with a clean background check, and prefer a CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework plus prior experience with young children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your qualifications and availability before applying.