Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant - BB5

Job Description

Job Description

Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant (ITE)

EightCAP, Inc. | Early Head Start

Location: BB5 - Ionia, MI

Schedule: Full-time • 40 hours per week • 52 weeks per year

Pay: $17.96 – $21.52 per hour (Pay range varies by education tier; eligibility for HS 04 tier requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field)

Help little ones learn, grow, and thrive from day one!

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference? Join the EightCAP team as an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant and help provide a safe, nurturing environment where our youngest learners can explore and develop.

Working alongside our Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher (LITE), you’ll help implement engaging learning experiences, support social and emotional milestones, and build strong relationships with families. We recognize parents and guardians as their children’s first and most important teachers—and you’ll help keep them actively involved in their child's early education journey.

What you’ll do

• Maintain a Safe Space: Help provide a secure, healthy, and organized classroom environment through daily monitoring, maintenance, and checklists.
• Support Learning: Assist in planning and executing effective, curriculum-based learning experiences and developmental assessments.
• Partner with Families: Build positive, open relationships with parents and guardians through daily communication, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Keep Accurate Records: Handle attendance, CACFP mealtime documentation, In-Kind reports, and track individual child progress to meet program standards.
• Collaborate Daily: Work cooperatively with your teaching team, support staff, and community partners to ensure smooth classroom operations.
• Ensure Compliance & Safety: Adhere to Office of Head Start, LARA, and CACFP guidelines, maintain confidentiality, fulfill mandated reporting duties, and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Engage in Professional Growth: Actively participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

What you’ll bring

• Education: An associate degree in early childhood education or child development, an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or an associate degree in a related field with 12 semester hours in early childhood education or child development.
  (Note: A related bachelor's degree qualifies you for our highest pay tier).
• Strong Communication: A positive, professional, and non-judgmental approach when working with children, families, and colleagues.
• Reliability & Ethics: A solid understanding of mandated reporting requirements and a commitment to maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Clearances: Successful completion of all required state and federal background checks.

Physical & Travel Requirements

Local work-related travel may be required, so you’ll need a valid Michigan driver’s license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation. This is an active classroom role involving indoor and outdoor activities across varying weather conditions, operating standard equipment, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodations are available to support essential job functions.

What we offer

• Full-Time Stability: Enjoy consistent, year-round employment (40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year) with a mission-driven organization.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and flexible spending accounts starting on your 31st day of employment.
• Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan featuring a 5% employer match after your first year.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and learning opportunities to support your career growth.
• Core Values: Work in a supportive environment guided by Accountability, Communication, Compassion, and Empowerment .

At EightCAP, our mission is to alleviate the causes and effects of poverty, helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency. Your work in Early Head Start helps build that foundation right from the very beginning.

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Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your application today!

EightCAP, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace.