Assistant Infant/ Toddler Child Care Teacher 8am- 1pm M- F

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and energetic Infant/ Toddler Child Care Assistant Teacher to join our team! You will encourage children’s intellectual, psychological, and physical growth. The ideal candidate is nurturing, patient, and creative. If you're passionate about helping children learn and reach their potential, we want to hear from you!

Child Safety and Supervision

• Maintain active supervision of all children at all times.
• Keep the classroom clean, safe, organized, and free of hazards.
• Follow all Michigan childcare licensing rules, center policies, and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and complete required documentation.
• Follow safe sleep practices and established infant sleep procedures.

Daily Care and Routines

• Provide attentive, responsive care based on each child's individual needs and developmental stage.
• Feed infants and toddlers according to family instructions and classroom procedures.
• Change diapers regularly and assist with toileting and beginning potty-training routines as appropriate.
• Maintain proper handwashing, diapering, sanitizing, and other hygiene practices.
• Support children's transitions throughout the day, including meals, naps, indoor and outdoor play, and classroom activities.
• Communicate any changes in a child's health, eating, sleeping, or behavior to the appropriate staff and families.

Responsibilities 

• Help maintain an organized, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain toys, equipment, tables, and classroom materials according to center procedures.
• Complete daily classroom checklists, help implement lesson plans, conduct child observations, and complete other required records.
• Assist with classroom-assigned duties.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teammates to maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios and consistent routines.

Qualifications and Skills

• A genuine love for working with infants and toddlers (ages 6 weeks to 30 months).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Patience, dependability, and the ability to respond calmly to children's needs.
• Willingness to learn and follow Michigan childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to meet applicable employment, training, and physical requirements of the position.
• Required education, experience, certifications, and background clearances as applicable to the position and Michigan licensing rules.