Infant Teacher - Assistant

Summary

Do you love babies!? We are looking for someone to join our infant/toddler team.

While we would prefer someone with experience caring for infants, we are willing to train an enthusiastic candidate.

Common Ground practices responsive caregiving in our infants and toddlers program. We follow the cues of the child to meet their needs and help to expand their world through engaging play!

Common Ground has been providing quality care and education in Reston for over 50 years.

Common Ground believes in fair wages! Wages range from $19 to $24 per hour based on education and experience

Duties

Care and education of children ages 6 weeks to 18 months in our infant program.

This position will serve the infant room which requires the ability to be a member of a team who is focused on individualized care.

Hours for this position will be 9:30am until 6pm daily.

Requirements

• Enjoys being in the company of children
• Leadership
• Alertness
• Communication skills
• Patience
• Problem-solving skills
• Stamina
• Caring personality
• Organization skills
• Mediation skills
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks outside in various climates
• First aid and CPR certified (preseason training provided)
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and finger printing

Nice To Haves

experience working in an infant classroom and in a child care center. We would love to find someone that is interested in pursuing the education and training to become a lead teacher!

Benefits

Excellent hourly wages

Bonuses

403b retirement plan

• immediate eligibility for contributions
• 2% profit share after 1 year
• 2% match after 1 year

Free Dental

50% of Health Insurance

Child care discounts

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off