Infant Teacher Part-Time

COUNTRYSIDE YMCA•Lebanon, OH

17d•$14 - $15

About The Position

Countryside YMCA is seeking a part-time Infant Teacher to provide nurturing, dependable daily care and support infants’ development through responsive relationships, playful discovery, and age-appropriate activities. The teacher helps create a safe, welcoming classroom where infants can grow and families feel connected. The role includes hands-on infant care, classroom safety and sanitation, communicating with families and coworkers, documenting care, and following applicable Ohio childcare licensing and YMCA child-protection requirements. The position also supports the YMCA’s mission and values and includes required training and professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Patient, dependable, and nurturing approach to working with babies.
Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with families and coworkers.
Understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate learning experiences.
Ability to successfully complete required background checks and meet applicable Ohio childcare employment requirements.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely perform infant care responsibilities, with reasonable accommodations when appropriate.
Ability to complete required First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire and maintain it, if not already certified.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience caring for infants or young children.
One year of experience caring for infants or young children.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Build positive, trusting relationships with infants through responsive care, comforting interactions, and age-appropriate play.
Support early development through activities that encourage movement, sensory exploration, communication, and social connections.
Partner with classroom teachers to create daily experiences suited to each infant’s individual needs and developmental progress.
Provide attentive supervision and hands-on care, including feeding, diapering, dressing, and supporting rest routines.
Follow safe sleep practices, sanitation procedures, and applicable Ohio childcare licensing requirements.
Regularly sanitize toys, equipment, and learning spaces and maintain a clean, organized classroom.
Recognize developmental or behavioral concerns and communicate observations through appropriate classroom and center procedures.
Share updates with families about children’s daily activities, accomplishments, and care routines.
Collaborate with fellow teachers to maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment.
Document daily care, observations, meals, and medication administration as required.
Follow Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) procedures, including point-of-service meal counts and required annual training.
Model the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Participate in required training and professional development opportunities.
Help maintain a classroom culture where children and families feel a sense of belonging.
Support additional classroom and center responsibilities as needed.
Follow YMCA child protection policies and promptly report safety concerns or suspected misconduct.