Childcare Lead Infant Teacher

Milton is seeking a dedicated and experienced Childcare Lead Infant Teacher to join our early childhood education team in Milton, Norfolk County, MA on a full-time basis.

About the Role

As a Lead Infant Teacher at Milton, you will serve as the primary educator and caregiver for our youngest learners — guiding infants through their earliest developmental milestones in a warm, structured, and enriching environment. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by building a foundation of trust, curiosity, and growth at the most formative stage of a child's life. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of educators who share a genuine commitment to nurturing the whole child.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate activities that support infant cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development
• Lead daily routines including feeding, diapering, nap schedules, and sensory play in a manner consistent with each child's individual needs
• Observe and document developmental progress, communicating milestones and concerns clearly with families
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating infant classroom that meets all Massachusetts childcare licensing standards
• Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to assistant teachers and aides in the infant room
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with families through consistent and transparent communication
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and ongoing professional development

What We're Looking For

• Genuine passion for infant development and early childhood education
• Prior experience working with infants in a licensed childcare or early education setting
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field — or an equivalent credential such as a CDA
• Solid understanding of infant developmental stages and best practices in responsive caregiving
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain before start
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, compassionate approach to teamwork
• Ability to meet Massachusetts EEC educator qualification requirements

About Milton

Milton, Norfolk County is a welcoming, family-oriented community just south of Boston, known for its excellent schools, parks, and tight-knit neighborhoods. Working in Milton means joining a community that genuinely values quality education and the professionals who deliver it.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your early childhood education career and join a team that is as invested in your professional growth as it is in the children you serve, apply directly through this listing today.