Infant Lead
Little Genius Center for Learning
Halfmoon, NY, 12065
Teacher Full-time Onsite $17.00 - $20.00 an hour*
*Wage is based on LGCFL Payscale, Experience, Education and Ceritifications
Posted 15 days ago (September 24, 2025)
Organization Statement

Little Genius nurtures each child’s unique potential through joyful, bilingual education and character-building experiences. We create a safe, inspiring environment that fosters academic excellence, emotional growth, and 21st-century skills—preparing confident, compassionate learners for a global future.

Job Description

Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Infant & Toddler Teachers to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and creating a nurturing learning environment for young children.

Sign-on Bonus

 

Duties:
- Educate and engage preschool-aged children in a variety of activities to promote their physical, social, and intellectual development.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the curriculum and educational goals.
- Provide individualized attention to each child, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
- Foster a positive classroom environment that encourages creativity, exploration, and learning through play.
- Collaborate with parents and caregivers to support each child's developmental progress.

 

Skills:
- Experience working with preschool-aged children in an educational setting.
- Strong understanding of child welfare and development principles.
- Proficiency in lesson planning and implementing age-appropriate activities.
- Background in early childhood education or related field is preferred.
- Ability to provide tutoring or additional support to students as needed.
- Knowledge of physical education practices for young children.
- Excellent classroom management skills to create a structured yet engaging learning environment.

 

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • Employee discount
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement

 

Ability to Commute:

Responsibilities

Classroom Management:

  • Work in a team in the classroom and with Little Genius Center for Learning (LGCFL) staff to facilitate and manage the classroom.
  • Must display caring, creative personality and take initiative to be a leader in the classroom. 
  • Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times adhering to OFCS ratio compliance. 
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
  • Establish and enforce rules of behavior adhering to the LGCFL Family Handbook
  • Provide basic needs for children
  • Work with children to improve their social skills and build self-esteem. 
  • Maintain and provide care for children using responsive discipline and self regulations techniques. 
  • Maintain inventory for classroom supplies and request items as needed. 
     

Curriculum & Planning:

  • Responsible for weekly lesson plans that adhere to the LGCFL Lesson Plan Policy
  • Meeting with parents 2x a year for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
  • Responsible for implementing a developmentally appropriate, creative, fun-filled curriculum using a variety of educational techniques. 
  • Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities.
  • Communicate with families and school administrators using the Procare app for communicating with families, keeping track of daily activities, and documenting learning.
  • Implement a consistent routine and give the children a sense of security and stability.
  • Maintain a neat, clean and organized classroom 
  • Prepare detailed and developmentally appropriate lesson plans, using the Creative Curriculum and best practices.
  • Track children’s progress and report to parents
  • Assess all new students within the first 45 days using the ASQ 

 

Regulations:

  • Be familiar with and comply with all OCFS, DOH, CACFP and LGCFL policies and  regulations. 
  • Maintain training and education requirements 

 

Education Requirements 

Must have at least a CDA, Associate's Degree in Early Childhood, or 12 credits in Early Childhood. 

Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred. 

Spanish speaking is a plus but not required. 

Experience Requirements 

Must have at least one year as lead teacher in an early childhood setting. 3+ years preferred. 


 

Qualifications

Education Requirements 

Must have at least a CDA, Associate's Degree in Early Childhood, or 12 credits in Early Childhood. 

 

Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred. 

Spanish speaking is a plus but not required. 

 

Experience Requirements 

Must have at least one year as lead teacher in an early childhood setting. 3+ years preferred. 


 

  • Minimum Education Level: CDA Credential
  • Preferred Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Application Instructions

Please Send a completed Resume and 3 references to:

email: littegenius518@gmail.com

Subject: Job ID:5271 - Infant Lead

Additional Information

We’re a passionate and committed team looking for individuals who share our drive and dedication. Our goal is to build a strong, stable staff community, and we value team members who are reliable, enthusiastic, and invested in long-term growth. If you're someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a lasting impact, we’d love to have you grow with us.

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