Assistant Teacher – Infant & Toddler

Summary

At Keystone Learning Academy, our mission is to enrich the lives of children and their families with educational, emotional, and physical development tools. We believe in creating a nurturing and inspiring space where young learners can explore, grow, and thrive.

Rooted in the Reggio Emilia Approach, we honor the curiosity and capabilities of every child. Our infant and toddler classrooms are designed to foster secure attachments, sensory exploration, and foundational social-emotional development through respectful, responsive caregiving.

We are seeking a caring, patient, and collaborative Assistant Teacher to support our infant and toddler classrooms. The ideal candidate is deeply attuned to the needs of our youngest learners and embraces a calm, responsive approach to caregiving.

You’ll work in close partnership with a Lead Teacher and report to the Center Director, contributing to a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment where babies and toddlers feel safe, seen, and supported.

Duties

• Support the creation of a calm, safe, and responsive classroom environment
• Assist in implementing Reggio Emilia-inspired experiences tailored to infants and toddlers
• Provide attentive, respectful care including feeding, diapering, and soothing
• Observe and document children’s developmental milestones and interests
• Foster secure, trusting relationships with children through consistent and nurturing interactions
• Encourage sensory-rich play and exploration that supports early brain development
• Assist with classroom preparation, organization, and hygiene
• Partner with families through daily communication and ongoing engagement
• Assume classroom responsibilities in the absence of the Lead Teacher
• Participate in professional development, team meetings, and reflective practice
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the classroom and center

Requirements

• Warm, nurturing, and responsive caregiving style
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Culturally responsive and family-centered
• Team-oriented, flexible, and dependable
• Willingness to learn and grow within a reflective teaching culture
• Prior experience in an infant/toddler setting
• Familiarity with Reggio Emilia or Montessori infant/toddler philosophies
• Infant/Toddler CDA
• Bilingual (Spanish or other languages)
• First Aid & CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in an infant/toddler setting
• Familiarity with Reggio Emilia or Montessori infant/toddler philosophies
• Infant/Toddler CDA
• Bilingual (Spanish or other languages)
• First Aid & CPR Certification

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts