Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $16.25-$17.50
Join Our Team!
We are seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Assistant Infant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. If you have a passion for working with infants and enjoy creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where young children can thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Our center is NAEYC Accredited and Quality Stars NY Accredited, located on a university campus. We are committed to providing exceptional care and education while supporting our staff with a positive, collaborative work environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, loving, and developmentally appropriate classroom for infants.
- Build positive, responsive relationships with infants and their families.
- Support children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development through age-appropriate activities and interactions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom.
- Follow all OCFS regulations, health and safety policies, and center procedures.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and staff to ensure high-quality care throughout the day.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.
- Some professional experience working in an infant classroom is required.
- Patient, nurturing, dependable, and able to work well as part of a team.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, sit on the floor, and rise from the floor without adult assistance.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Schedule
- Full-time, MondayFriday
- 40 hours per week
- Must be available to work an 8-hour shift between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- No evenings or weekends
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting pay: $16.25$17.50 per hour, based on education and experience.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
If you are passionate about helping infants learn and grow while working in a supportive, high-quality childcare environment, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming a compassionate educator to our team!