Toddler Assistant Teacher

Overview

Join our vibrant early childhood education team as an toddler Assistant Teacher, where your enthusiasm and dedication will help nurture the youngest learners during their most formative years. In this role, you will support lead teachers in creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants. Your positive energy and attentive care will foster curiosity, security, and joy in every child you work with. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives while gaining valuable experience in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising infants, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times through attentive child supervision and classroom management.
• Support the implementation of age-appropriate activities that promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development based on child development instruction principles.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Follow all health and safety protocols, including pediatric first aid and CPR procedures, to respond effectively to emergencies or injuries.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about their child's progress, milestones, and any concerns, fostering positive parent communication.
• Support diapering, feeding, nap times, and other routine infant care tasks with compassion and professionalism.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with mandated reporting laws and licensing regulations related to childcare and early childhood education.

Skills

• Experience working with infants or toddlers in daycare centers or preschool settings is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of childhood development stages and effective child development instruction techniques.
• Certification in first aid, CPR, pediatric first aid, and knowledge of mandated reporting laws.
• Strong classroom experience with early childhood education practices and behavior management strategies.
• Ability to work effectively with children with disabilities or special needs; experience in special education is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with children, parents, and team members professionally.
• Demonstrated patience, adaptability, and a nurturing attitude essential for working with young children during their earliest years.

This role is ideal for passionate individuals eager to contribute to the growth and happiness of toddlers while developing their skills in early childhood education. We are committed to supporting your professional journey through ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative team environment—all while ensuring that your efforts are valued through fair compensation for your vital work.

Pay: $9.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person