Assistant Educator (Infant room)

Columbia Child Development Program • Bloomsburg, PA

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About The Position

Nurture, comfort, and guide little ones through their earliest milestones!

Do you have a heart for caring for babies and supporting their earliest stages of growth? We’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated Assistant Educator to join our Infant Room team. In this role, you’ll partner with the Lead Educator to provide a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where infants can thrive through love, play, and discovery.

Requirements

• Loves caring for infants and understands their unique needs for growth, comfort, and security.
• Has a warm, patient, and gentle approach to caregiving.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs and physically engage in caregiving routines (lifting, rocking, sitting on the floor, etc.).
• Has or is willing to obtain up-to-date clearances, CPR/First Aid certification, and health assessment.
• Is eager to continue learning through ongoing training and professional development.
• A high school diploma or a GED certificate and 30 credits in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field;
• OR a high school diploma or a GED certificate, and 15 credits in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and one year of experience with children;
• OR a high school diploma or GED certificate and two years experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Educator in planning and carrying out nurturing, developmentally appropriate activities for infants.
• Provide attentive care, including feeding, diapering, and comforting infants throughout the day.
• Foster early developmental skills through songs, stories, sensory play, and one-on-one interactions.
• Maintain strong daily communication with families through notes, updates, and parent conferences.
• Keep accurate records including attendance, lesson plans, and developmental milestones.
• Supervise closely and interact with infants to ensure safety, well-being, and bonding at all times.
• Help organize and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Step in with leadership support when the Lead Educator is unavailable.

Benefits

• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven staff.
• Enjoy a nurturing environment where every child—and every educator—is valued.
• Take part in ongoing training and growth opportunities.
• Experience the joy of guiding infants through their earliest learning and developmental milestones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED