Assistant Infant Teacher - The Goddard School Doylestown PA

The Goddard School • Doylestown, PA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Goddard School in Doylestown, PA is seeking a motivated and caring Assistant Infant Teacher. This role involves supporting the Lead Infant Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months. The school emphasizes a supportive, collaborative team environment and offers opportunities for professional growth. The Goddard School is a well-established franchise with a focus on early childhood education, using academically endorsed methods to foster joyful and confident learners.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Previous experience working with infants or young children in a licensed childcare setting preferred.
• Deep empathy, patience, and genuine compassion for infants and their families.
• Works productively without supervision and collaborates effectively with classroom team members.
• Basic understanding of infant development and responsive caregiving practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children, including properly lifting infants into and out of a crib.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Infant Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate activities aligned with The Goddard School curriculum for infants and young toddlers.
• Support each infant's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through nurturing, responsive caregiving.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating infant environment that meets all health and licensing standards.
• Properly lift and handle infants, including safely transferring infants into and out of cribs.
• Supervise and provide individualized care and attention to infants in your room.
• Assist in communicating with parents daily regarding their child's feeding, sleeping, milestones, and activities.
• Support routine infant caregiving tasks including feeding, diapering, and nap routines to promote a nurturing learning environment.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and licensing guidelines specific to infant care.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• No Nights or Weekends
• Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
• Paid holidays
• Childcare reimbursement/discount
• Retirement plan benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

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