Early Childhood Infant Lead Teacher
Akiba Yavneh Academy
Early Childhood Infant Lead Teacher
Job Description: Infant Room Lead Teacher – Early Childhood Program at AYA
Position Overview:
Akiba Yavneh Academy, a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School, is seeking a warm, attentive, and experienced Infant Room Lead Teacher to join its Early Childhood team. The ideal candidate will provide a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment that promotes the healthy growth of each infant—emotionally, socially, cognitively, and physically—within a values-driven, family-oriented school community.
Key Responsibilities:
Create a safe, loving, and predictable environment where infants feel secure and supported.
Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that support early developmental milestones.
Foster meaningful connections with each child, responding to individual needs and cues.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom that meets licensing and health standards.
Communicate daily with families regarding routines, developmental updates, and special moments.
Supervise and guide assistant teachers in classroom routines and best caregiving practices.
Monitor and document children’s growth, behaviors, and progress using observation tools.
Partner with Early Childhood leadership to maintain alignment with the school’s mission and vision.
Participate actively in professional learning, team meetings, and school-wide initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (preferred).
Infant/Toddler CDA, Early Childhood teaching certification, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 1–2 years working in an infant or toddler classroom setting.
Familiarity with responsive caregiving and child-led learning philosophies.
Ability to lift, carry, and care for infants in accordance with licensing and safety guidelines.
Strong communication, collaboration, and observation skills.
Commitment to building relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Familiarity with Jewish values and traditions is a plus, but not required.
About the School:
Akiba Yavneh Academy (AYA) is committed to nurturing each child’s potential through a whole-child, values-based approach. Our Early Childhood Program offers a warm and welcoming environment where play, exploration, and relationships form the foundation of lifelong learning. As a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School, we are guided by timeless values while fostering curiosity, compassion, and joy in all we do.
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