Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher

Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher

VIP's Roots Early Education Center is seeking an Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our team of dedicated early childhood educators. We are looking for a caring, energetic, and engaged professional who is committed to supporting our youngest learners during their most important developmental years. This role works closely with Lead Infant/Toddler Teachers and the education team to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants and toddlers.

Annual Compensation: $44,720 - $46,800

Position Type: Full-Time, On-site

Are you the person who can turn a cardboard box into a spaceship? Do you believe that every smile, first step, and new discovery is a milestone worth celebrating? If you're patient, nurturing, and passionate about helping young children learn and grow, we'd love to meet you!

Why You'll Love It Here

• The Best Coworkers: They're all under three feet tall, endlessly curious, and always excited to see you.
• Growth Opportunities: We value your potential and provide the support, training, and professional development opportunities to help you grow your career in early childhood education.
• Make an Impact Every Day: From first smiles to first steps, you'll play an important role in a child's earliest learning experiences.

What You'll Do

• Help create a safe, nurturing, and responsive environment where infants and toddlers feel secure, supported, and encouraged to explore.
• Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate activities that support social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Foster positive interactions that encourage curiosity, learning, and healthy attachment.
• Support daily classroom routines, including feeding, diapering, transitions, rest times, and age-appropriate activities.
• Assist with observing and documenting developmental milestones and sharing information with the teaching team.
• Help maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with Lead Infant/Toddler Teachers, fellow educators, families, and support staff to promote the success and well-being of each child.
• Support classroom routines, learning objectives, and child assessments in alignment with program expectations.
• Assist in keeping the classroom organized, clean, and engaging for children.
• Approach each day with patience, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping children learn and grow.

Assistant Teacher Requirements

• Candidates must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and 12 months of experience working with groups of children ages six and under; OR
• Completion of the Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals course and 12 months of experience working with groups of children ages six and under; OR
• Successful completion of a three-credit college course in Child Development or Human Development and experience working with groups of children ages six and under.

What You'll Bring

• Experience working with infants, toddlers, or young children in a childcare, preschool, educational, or related setting.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers.
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A passion for supporting the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
• A willingness to learn, grow, and develop within the field of early childhood education.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support program operations.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to squat, kneel, sit on the floor, and actively engage with children throughout the day.
• Ability to effectively communicate with children and families while maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.

Full-Time Benefits Include

• BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance
• Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement
• 401(k) Employer Contributions and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Professional Development Training Hours
• On-site Fitness Center
• Discounted Gym Membership to The Edge
• On-site Café Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks
• On-site Health Clinic Exclusive to Employees and Their Families

Compensation is based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, and industry background. The range listed here represents our good-faith estimate for the role.

All full-time employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.