Infant Assistant Teacher

Building Blocks Early Learning Center • Avon, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Babilou Family US is seeking an Infant Assistant Teacher to support a safe, nurturing, organized, and sustainable learning environment. The Assistant Teacher supports the Certified Teacher in implementing meaningful learning experiences, maintaining an eco-minded classroom, and building respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. The role applies Sustainable Education® principles—grounded in research about children’s development and learning—and is guided by the company’s HONOR values: Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition.

The school operates year-round, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The position is based in an active classroom setting, with regular interaction with children, families, and team members and movement between indoor and outdoor learning spaces. The role requires active supervision and physical participation in classroom and outdoor activities, including the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, move among different positions, lift up to 30 pounds, and respond safely to emergencies. Employees must complete a background check required by the Department of Early Education and Care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting.
• Knowledge of child development and classroom safety standards.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and effectively support the Certified Teacher.
• Ability to move throughout the school for prolonged periods, including standing and walking for up to 75 percent of the workday.
• Ability to transition among sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting throughout the day.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to sit on the floor, engage at a child’s eye level, and participate in age-appropriate activities, including light running and outdoor play supervision.
• Comfort working in a dynamic, sometimes noisy environment with frequent interruptions and movement between indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Ability to supervise children in playgrounds, classrooms, hallways, entryways, and common areas.
• Ability to respond quickly and safely during emergencies, evacuations, drills, and urgent classroom needs.
• Ability to follow and model all safety procedures.
• Completion of a background check required by the Department of Early Education and Care.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience or interest in sustainability, environmental education, or eco-conscious classroom practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Certified Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and learning experiences that support whole-child development and introduce age-appropriate sustainability concepts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and environmentally responsible classroom by following sustainable routines for materials, storage, and resource use.
• Supervise children during classroom activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor experiences that encourage exploration and connection with nature.
• Serve as a mandated reporter, recognizing, documenting, and immediately reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment in accordance with state law.
• Support individual developmental needs and nurture children’s understanding of caring for themselves, others, and the environment.
• Greet families warmly and assist with sustainable communication practices and consistent messaging directed by the Certified Teacher.
• Participate in family engagement events, including sustainability-themed activities or community learning opportunities.
• Attend required training and maintain certifications related to early childhood education, safety, and sustainable practices.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to improve classroom systems, curriculum, and sustainability initiatives.
• Contribute to a classroom community emphasizing curiosity, responsibility, and care for one another and the world.
• Strengthen communication, collaboration, and family partnerships and participate in continuous professional learning.

Benefits

• Up to 50% childcare tuition discount.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on the first day of employment.
• Free First Stop Health membership with 24/7 virtual primary care, urgent care, and short-term mental health support.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an annual discretionary employer match contribution.
• Optional life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Performance-based pay, including increases tied to certification and/or degree completion.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and the CHILD Conference.
• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits, including an annual Winter Break closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for mental health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and other personal needs.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Other lifestyle and fringe benefit programs.

What This Job Offers

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