The Opportunity

The Nature School at Temple Shalom is seeking a full-time Infant Lead Teacher to join our founding staff community for the 2026–2027 school year.

The Infant Lead Teacher creates a calm, nurturing classroom for children ages 2–12 months, building secure relationships through responsive caregiving, individualized routines, sensory-rich experiences, and meaningful play. Working closely with families, this educator supports each child's development while creating an environment where infants feel safe, known, and loved.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), year-round position.

Key Responsibilities

Provide warm, responsive care that supports each infant's individual feeding, sleeping, and developmental rhythms
Create a safe, nurturing classroom that promotes attachment, exploration, and early learning
Plan developmentally appropriate sensory, movement, language, and play experiences
Support daily outdoor experiences and age-appropriate exploration of the natural world
Observe, document, and assess children's development
Communicate regularly with families about routines, milestones, and daily experiences
Follow all safe sleep practices, health and safety procedures, and Texas Child Care Regulations
Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment
Collaborate with teaching partners and participate in meetings, professional development, and school events
Contribute to a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive school culture

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
At least one year of experience working specifically with infants in a licensed early childhood program
Knowledge of infant development, responsive caregiving, and safe sleep practices
Strong communication and collaboration skills with families and colleagues
Interest in or openness to nature-based education, outdoor learning, and emergent curriculum

Ideal Candidate Traits

Warm, patient, and deeply responsive to infants' cues
Values relationships as the foundation of learning
Enjoys spending time outdoors in all seasons
Finds joy in play, observation, and child-led discovery
Reflective, collaborative, and eager to learn
Demonstrates care and appreciation for the natural world

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

403(b)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Infant care: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Dallas, TX 75240 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Temple Shalom Early Childhood Center

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