Infant & Toddler Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Infant & Toddler Assistant Teacher

The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in providing safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care for children birth to 2½ years old.

Qualifications

• CDA or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

• 2 years of infant/toddler experience preferred.

• Knowledge of child development and positive guidance.

• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain.

• Must meet state licensing and background check requirements.

• Professional appearance required; visible facial piercings are not permitted during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with curriculum, activities, and daily classroom routines.

• Maintain active supervision and ensure children's safety.

• Support feeding, diapering, toileting, naps, and transitions.

• Promote children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.

• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.

• Communicate respectfully with families and staff.

• Complete required documentation and follow program and licensing requirements.

• Attend required meetings and training.

• Work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher and administration.

Physical Requirements

• Lift children up to 40 pounds.

• Bend, kneel, sit, stand, and participate in indoor/outdoor activities.

Schedule

• Full-time; reliable attendance and punctuality required.

• Bilingual skills preferred.