Infant Assistant Teacher - Union Ave Location

Infant Assistant Teacher – Union Ave Location – Immediate Opening Infant Assistant Teacher – Full-Time, Tiny Steps Learning Center – Union Ave Location, Paterson, NJ Pay: $16–$19 per hour, based on experience, education, CDA, credentials, and performance Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday. Must be available for shifts that may end as late as 5:30 PM. Tiny Steps Learning Center is hiring a caring, reliable, and experienced Infant Assistant Teacher to support our infant classroom. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with infants, understands the importance of nurturing care, and can support a safe, clean, calm, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. The Infant Assistant Teacher will work closely with the Lead Teacher to support daily caregiving, classroom routines, infant development, family communication, and classroom organization. Responsibilities Assist the Lead Teacher with daily infant care, classroom routines, and age-appropriate activities. Provide nurturing, attentive, and responsive care to infants throughout the day. Support infants’ physical, social, emotional, sensory, and cognitive development. Help implement lesson plans and developmentally appropriate classroom activities. Assist with feeding, diapering, handwashing, nap routines, transitions, and classroom cleanup. Help maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment. Observe and support children’s developmental progress. Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff. Communicate professionally with parents and team members. Follow all Tiny Steps Learning Center policies, NJ childcare licensing regulations, and health and safety requirements. Requirements Minimum of 1 year of experience working with infants in a daycare, preschool, or early childhood setting. Strong understanding of infant care, classroom routines, and child development. Reliable full-time availability, Monday through Friday. Must be available for shifts that may end as late as 5:30 PM. Ability to work as part of a team and follow Lead Teacher direction. Strong communication, time management, organization, and problem‑solving skills. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds as needed throughout the day. Must be willing to complete required background checks and pre‑employment clearances. CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogen certification preferred, or willingness to obtain upon hire. Preferred Qualifications CDA certification or Associate Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field. Experience in a licensed childcare center. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Benefits Competitive pay. Paid time off. Holiday and inclement weather pay. Professional development opportunities. Growth opportunities within the company. Supportive team environment. Meaningful work supporting infants, families, and teachers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.