Infant Teacher
Company: The Learning Experience - Wayne, NJ
Location: Wayne
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Lead Teachers at The Learning
Experience are not just educators but ambassadors of happiness.
They are responsible for creating moments that echo our mission -
to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and
the communities we serve. Our Lead Teachers set the academic
foundation for all future learning, guiding both children and
educators, ensuring excellence is a consistent outcome.
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 Core Attributes: Educational Leader:
An enthusiasm for early education with the expertise to guide and
mentor other educators in their journey. Innate Educator: A passion
for early education and a commitment to the developmental needs of
children. Passion for Impact: A heart that beats for children's
developmental needs and happiness. Growth Mindset: A deep-seated
belief in the potential of every child, with the ambition to
instill a lifelong love of learning. Role Responsibilities:
Classroom Leadership: Plan, prepare and collaborate to orchestrate
a stimulating, welcoming space where children can play, learn, and
grow. Curriculum Implementation: Masterfully bring to life our
proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum, adapting your approach to the
individual needs of Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children.
Safety First: Always prioritize a safe, nurturing environment where
children are safeguarded and can thrive. Family Communication:
Regularly update parents on their child's progress and milestones,
leveraging a mix of mobile apps and in-person discussions. Center
Collaboration: Be a team player. Collaborate with center staff and
leadership to drive retention, enrollment, and engagement goals.
Relationship Builder: Cultivate warm relationships with families
and colleagues, fostering an environment where learning and play
coexist effortlessly. Qualifications: Educational Background: Must
meet state specific guidelines for role. High School Diploma/ GED
required. ECE coursework preferred and must be INS certified. At
least 18 years of age. Experience: Extended experience in a
childcare setting with a history of classroom leadership roles. A
deep-rooted passion for early childhood education is essential.
State Compliance: Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.
Meet state and federal guidelines including performance level,
immunizations, employment physicals and required health and safety
training. Caregiving Skills: Proven judgment to identify and
address potential risks in a childcare setting. Ensure that
children are safe and that their everyday needs are met this may
include diapering, dressing, grooming, and feeding. Model and
encourage good social skills, e.g. strong communication and
conflict-resolution skills. Ensure children are kept active,
entertained, and engaged in developmentally appropriate activities.
Exhibit high levels of composure, patience, and professionalism at
all times. Physical Resilience: Demonstrates full range of motion
to: Stand and walk for extended periods of time without significant
discomfort. Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to
40 pounds. Reach, stretch with hands and arms. Climb or balance.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Use of a stool or ladder to reach
high places as necessary. Ability to supervise by sight and sound.
Most days, employee will be working a portion of the day outside in
temperatures ranging from 20F with wind chill to 95F. Maintain
mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to
perform essential job functions. The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
*Reasonable accommodations can be made with supporting
documentation.
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