Infant Lead Teacher

Job overview

The Infant Lead Teacher role is onsite in Salem, OR, and pays $16.50–$20 per hour. The posting describes a Monday-to-Friday schedule with no nights or weekends. Precious Cargo Preschool & Childcare provides a nurturing, play-based learning environment for young children. The teacher leads an infant and toddler classroom, supporting children’s development through age-appropriate activities, attentive care, and family communication. The role also guides classroom staff and maintains a safe, organized environment that meets licensing and health requirements.

What you'll do

• Create an inclusive and engaging classroom
• develop age-appropriate activities supporting cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development
• nurture infants and toddlers
• lead and support classroom staff
• observe milestones and document progress
• communicate with families
• maintain a safe, organized classroom and follow licensing and health practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

infant lead teacher

salem or

precious cargo preschool & childcare

$16.50–$20/hr

infant and toddler

early childhood education

classroom leadership

play-based learning

monday–friday

no nights or weekends

cpr/first aid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance with 50% of eligible costs covered after 90 days
• paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• 50% childcare discount
• paid training and professional development
• quarterly bonus opportunities
• flexible schedule
• employee discounts.

Why this role

The posting offers a 50% childcare discount and states no nights or weekends; CPR/First Aid certification is required or must be obtained and maintained.

About the employer

Precious Cargo Preschool & Childcare is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.