Benefits: 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Lead Infant Teacher - Founding Teaching Team Location: The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg, MD Pay: $17-$20 per hour Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg is seeking a caring and experienced Lead Infant Teacher to join our opening team. This role supports children during their earliest stages of development by creating a calm, responsive classroom environment that encourages bonding, sensory exploration, and early communication. As part of a new center opening, this position offers the opportunity to help shape classroom culture and establish strong routines from day one. Key Responsibilities Lead daily routines for infants ages 6 weeks to 12 months Provide attentive care including feeding, diapering, and nap supervision Create a nurturing environment that supports early development and security Plan and implement age-appropriate sensory learning activities Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment Communicate regularly with families about routines and developmental progress Support assistant teachers and help establish consistent classroom structure Ensure compliance with Maryland licensing requirements and center policies Qualifications Infant/Toddler qualified under Maryland childcare regulations preferred High school diploma required (ECE coursework or CDA a plus) Prior infant classroom experience strongly preferred Strong understanding of responsive caregiving and infant development Reliable, collaborative, and nurturing teaching approach What We Offer Competitive hourly pay of $17-$20 based on education and experience Opportunity to join a brand-new center opening team Professional development and advancement opportunities Supportive leadership environment * Employee childcare discount Apply today to join The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg and help build a warm, high-quality infant classroom where children feel safe, supported, and ready to grow from their very first day. Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.