Assistant Infant Teacher

Circle C Child Development Center • Austin, TX

21d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Development Center is seeking a loving, energetic, and dedicated assistant infant teacher to join their NAEYC-accredited preschool team in Southwest Austin. As a non-profit preschool serving children from infants to Pre-K, their focus is on children, families, and staff. This full-time role involves creating a nurturing, safe, and supportive learning environment, collaborating with a lead teacher, implementing curriculum, communicating with families, and serving as a positive role model.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Candidates must meet all Texas DFPS requirements and must pass a background check
• Must be able to lift/carry 30+ pounds
• Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time
• General computer proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or CDA
• Previous infant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with Lead Teacher to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum that follows the standards for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher regarding assessments, classroom materials, and specific child skill development
• Supporting children’s learning by implementing the lesson plan
• Communicating with families both verbally and in writing
• Building positive relationships with parents and coworkers
• Serve as positive role model for all the children
• Encourage language development through developmentally appropriate activities, songs, questions, books, and other means
• Active engagement with students and participation in classroom activities at all times
• Maintaining an organized and clean classroom environment conducive to play-based learning

Benefits

• Low teacher/student ratios
• Each class is staffed with a lead teacher and two assistant teachers
• Continuous classroom support and dedicated Education Administrators
• Generous paid holidays (20 Days, including Spring Break & Winter Break) with additional individual PTO
• $22-23/hourly commensurate with education and experience
• Excellent Benefits package including health insurance (a portion of premiums paid by employer), vision, dental, and a matched 401K program
• Discounted tuition rates for employee’s children (dependent on current staff enrollment)
• Continued professional growth and training
• Paid parental leave (after 3rd year of employment)

What This Job Offers

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