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Floater

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

FLOATER TEACHER - OTR LOCATION Full-Time | Support Across Classrooms | Gold-Rated Step Up to Quality Center About Us Water Lily Learning Center - OTR is a Gold-rated Step Up to Quality program ...

Water Lily Learning Center

LEAD INFANT TEACHER

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

LEAD INFANT TEACHER - AVONDALE LOCATION Creative Curriculum | Licensed Community-Based Program | Full-Time About Us Water Lily Learning Center - Avondale is a respected early learning center in ...

Water Lily Learning Center

LEAD INFANT TEACHER

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

LEAD INFANT TEACHER - AVONDALE LOCATION Creative Curriculum | Licensed Community-Based Program | Full-Time About Us Water Lily Learning Center - Avondale is a respected early learning center in ...

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Lead Infant Teacher - OTR

Water Lily Learning Center

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Gold-Rated Step Up to Quality | Full-Time | OTR- Cincinnati OH 45214 | Benefits Included

About Water Lily Learning Center

Water Lily Learning Center - OTR is a Gold-rated Step Up to Quality program in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. We deliver relationship-based, responsive infant care using the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos, aligned with Ohio's Early Learning and Development Standards. Our OTR team is mission-driven, collaborative, and recognized as a leader in Cincinnati early childhood education.

Position Summary

The Lead Infant Teacher - OTR leads our infant classroom (ages 6 weeks to 12 months) at the OTR campus. You will design individualized care plans, maintain Gold-level documentation standards, partner with families daily, and mentor assistant teachers — all within a highly regulated, high-quality environment. This role requires a warm, experienced educator who holds themselves and their team to the highest standard of infant care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement individualized routines and experiences using the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos, aligned with Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards
  • Lead a safe, sanitary, and nurturing infant classroom in full compliance with Ohio DCY licensing and Step Up to Quality Gold standards
  • Conduct developmental observations and document infant milestones using Teaching Strategies GOLD or Brightwheel
  • Communicate with OTR families daily through digital platforms; facilitate scheduled parent-teacher conferences
  • Mentor and guide assistant infant teachers; model responsive, attachment-based caregiving practices
  • Follow all infant sleep safety, feeding, diapering, and sanitation protocols per Ohio DCY regulations
  • Participate in ongoing professional development focused on infant brain development and responsive caregiving
  • Maintain all classroom documentation, attendance, and health records required by DCY and Step Up to Quality

Qualifications

  • Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA, or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of lead teaching experience in a licensed infant classroom
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification required prior to working with children
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infant development, attachment theory, and routine-based care
  • Proficiency with Brightwheel, Teaching Strategies GOLD, or equivalent documentation platform
  • Strong team leadership, family communication, and classroom management skills
  • Must meet all Ohio DCY employment eligibility requirements including applicable clearances

Schedule and Compensation

  • Full-time, Monday through Friday
  • $15-$18/hr based on experience and credentials
  • Health, dental, and retirement benefits included
  • Paid professional development and training

Health and Wellness Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • NexGenEAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Working Advantage (Employee Discount and Reward Program)
  • Balance Care
  • FinFit Financial Wellness
  • Cancer Advocate
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Pay on Demand
  • Staff Meetings: Monthly paid meetings
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO):
  • Paid Professional Development
  • Weekly Pay
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Plus More

Why Join Water Lily?

  • Gold-rated Step Up to Quality — a recognized leader in Cincinnati early childhood education
  • Paid professional development including infant-specific training and credential support
  • Collaborative, mission-driven team culture with supportive leadership
  • Clear advancement pathway within Water Lily Learning Center
  • Be the first educator in a child's life during the most critical window of development