Seeking Experienced Lead Infant Teacher or Infant Nursery Supervisor
$20–$25/hour (DOE) | Full-Time | Monday–Friday
STEM Child Care | Castle Rock, CO
Do you love helping babies and toddlers discover the wonderful world around them?
At STEM Child Care, we know the earliest years are the most important. That's why we're looking for a nurturing, dependable, detail-oriented and passionate Lead Infant Teacher who wants to make a lasting impact during a child's most critical stage of development.
As a family-owned, STEM-focused preschool serving children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, we've built a culture where teachers feel supported, respected, and equipped with the resources they need to succeed. From classroom budgets and teaching materials to a collaborative leadership team that truly has your back, we're committed to helping our teachers thrive, not just the little ones in our care!
If you're looking for a long-term career, new preschool to call home, not just another childcare job - we'd love to meet you.
Why Teachers Love Working at STEM Child Care
At STEM, we believe happy teachers create thriving classrooms. That's why we invest in our team with competitive pay, supportive leadership, and opportunities to grow.
Benefits & Perks
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Competitive pay between $20–$25/hour (based on experience)
- Monday–Friday schedule (No evenings or weekends!)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays (closed on major holidays)
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Yearly performance evaluation bonuses
- Daily breakfast and lunch & snacks included
- Discounted childcare tuition (if needed)
- Paid professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Classroom budgets and teaching resources provided
- Teacher-led STEM curriculum that encourages creativity & freedom
- Positive, collaborative, and team-focused work environment
- Supportive administration that truly values and appreciates you
What You'll Do
As a Lead Infant Teacher, you'll create a classroom where babies feel safe, loved, supported, and excited to learn every day.
Responsibilities include:
- Create a warm, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
- Build meaningful relationships through communication with children and their families
- Support each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Plan and implement fun, hands-on learning experiences using our STEM-inspired curriculum
- Maintain a safe classroom while following all Colorado licensing regulations
- Observe children's growth and communicate progress with families
- Collaborate with fellow teachers to create an exceptional learning experience
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about early childhood education
- Warm, patient, and nurturing
- Reliable, professional, and dependable
- Positive, energetic, and team-oriented
- Excited to learn, grow, and make a difference every day
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to pass Colorado state and federal background checks
- Able to obtain medical clearance to work with children
- Lead teacher qualified (with an active credential)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Early Childhood Education coursework or college degree
- Infant Nursery Supervisor (INS) Qualification or EQIT Training
- Colorado Early Childhood Teaching Credential Level 2+ or CDA
- At least 10 years of experience working with Infants
Don't Meet Every Qualification?
We still encourage you to apply!
If you have a genuine passion for working with children, we'll help you grow into a qualified Early Childhood Teacher through mentorship, education, and professional development opportunities.
Why STEM Child Care?
At STEM Child Care, you're more than just an employee, you become part of a team that celebrates your successes, supports your growth, and believes great teachers deserve to be appreciated, mentored, and valued. And we know that its a great place to be!
Families choose us because we provide an exceptional early learning experience.
Teachers choose us because they feel supported, valued, and inspired every day.
If you're ready to build a rewarding career while making a lifelong impact on children, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today to take the first step in becoming part of our STEM family!
STEM Child Care
Castle Rock, Colorado
Visit us Online:
www.stemchildcare.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
