Assistant Infant Teacher
About The Position
The Assistant Infant Teacher plays a vital role in supporting the lead teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for infants. This position focuses on fostering early childhood development through attentive care, age-appropriate activities, and responsive interaction. The Assistant Infant Teacher collaborates closely with the teaching team to implement a Montessori prepared environment that promote cognitive, emotional, and physical growth. They are responsible for monitoring infants' health and well-being, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards. Ultimately, this role contributes to laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning and social development in the earliest stages of childhood.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of state-required health and safety training.
- Basic knowledge of infant development and safety practices.
- Current certification in infant/child CPR and first aid.
- Ability to pass background checks and meet state licensing requirements.
- Strong observational skills daily to monitor infants’ developmental milestones and identify individual needs.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with infants, families, and colleagues to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
- Organizational skills to maintain a clean and safe classroom while managing supplies and documentation efficiently.
- Patience and empathy in responding to infants’ cues and providing comforting care.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and early childhood education principles to guide the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and routines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an infant classroom.
- Familiarity with developmental milestones of infants.
- Additional knowledge/training in Montessori and/or certifications in early childhood education or specialized infant care.
Responsibilities
- Assist the lead teacher in implementing daily activities that support infant development.
- Provide attentive and individualized care to infants, including feeding, diapering, and comforting.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Observe and document infants’ developmental progress and communicate observations to the teaching team.
- Support positive interactions and relationships between infants, families, and staff members.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
