Infant Toddler Educator

Lightkeepers International LLC is seeking a multi-talented early childhood educator (or a small team of educators) to provide engaging enrichment classes for infants and young toddlers at our school and community sites. We are developing offerings for children ages 3–12 months and 1–2 years, and we are looking for warm, creative teachers who understand developmentally appropriate practice for these age groups.

We are especially interested in educators who can offer one or more of the following:

• Sound therapy or gentle, sensory-based sound experiences for infants and caregivers
• Baby yoga or movement classes that focus on bonding, gentle stretches, and simple poses with caregivers actively involved
• Music classes with live instruments (e.g., guitar, ukulele, keyboard, percussion) that invite children and caregivers to sing, move, and explore rhythm together
• Puppet shows or interactive puppet classes with simple stories, songs, and opportunities for participation
• Zumbini or similar music-and-movement programs tailored to infants and toddlers
• Singing and Spanish-learning classes that weave in simple vocabulary, songs, and play-based language exposure
• Baby sensory or movement-based programs that explore textures, lights, sounds, and safe gross-motor play for early development

We are also very open to other creative, developmentally appropriate ideas for ages 3–24 months, such as caregiver–baby bonding classes, infant art/sensory play, or gentle storytime-and-music combinations. Classes will be designed to be short, predictable, and routine-based (approximately 25–30 minutes) with parents or caregivers actively involved, emphasizing safety, connection, and joy.

Ideal candidates:

Experience with infants and toddlers (0–3), in group classes, childcare, or parent‑and‑me settings

Background in early childhood education, music, dance/movement, yoga, child development, or related fields

Comfortable leading classes that include both children and caregivers, and capable of creating a calm yet playful atmosphere

Able to plan simple, structured sessions with repetition, songs, and sensory exploration appropriate for very young children

Reliable, professional, and aligned with our mission of culturally responsive and inclusive programming

If you offer any of the above—or have a unique concept for infant/toddler enrichment you’d love to pilot with Lightkeepers—please share:

A brief bio and relevant experience

The types of classes you can offer and the age ranges

Any instruments, languages (e.g., Spanish), or special skills you bring

Your general availability (days/times, seasonal or year‑round) and preferred boroughs/locations

Lightkeepers International currently operates across all five NYC boroughs, the lower Hudson Valley, the West Coast, and Texas, and we are especially focused on building strong infant and toddler enrichment offerings for our NYC partners.