Assistant Infant Teacher

Summary

The Assistant Infant Teacher supports the lead teacher by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and creating activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. This person must be able to communicate with parents and staff, listen and work well with others in a team environment, and help maintain a nurturing environment for infants. Assisting the lead teacher in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Assistant Teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress alongside the lead teacher, and relays that information back to parents and staff.

Duties

• Assists with incorporating curriculum + activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 mos. of relevant work experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening

Nice To Haves

• Certificate or degree in ECE (early childhood education)
• Experience working in a group setting
• Good references

Benefits

• Childcare discount (if openings are available)
• Paid holiday + vacation time
• Teacher retention grant up to $2500.00 per year
• Potential for free bachelors degree in ECE and more