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Infant Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg, Montgomery Village, MD, United States


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

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

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.

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