Infant Assistant Teacher - Union Ave Location
18 days ago
Paterson
Job DescriptionInfant Assistant Teacher – Union Ave Location – Immediate Opening Infant Assistant Teacher – Full-TimeTiny Steps Learning Center – Union Ave Location, Paterson, NJ Pay: $16–$19 per hour, based on experience, education, CDA, credentials, and performance Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday. Must be available for shifts that may end as late as 5:30 PM. Tiny Steps Learning Center is hiring a caring, reliable, and experienced Infant Assistant Teacher to support our infant classroom. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with infants, understands the importance of nurturing care, and can support a safe, clean, calm, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. The Infant Assistant Teacher will work closely with the Lead Teacher to support daily caregiving, classroom routines, infant development, family communication, and classroom organization. Responsibilities: • Assist the Lead Teacher with daily infant care, classroom routines, and age-appropriate activities., • Provide nurturing, attentive, and responsive care to infants throughout the day., • Support infants’ physical, social, emotional, sensory, and cognitive development., • Help implement lesson plans and developmentally appropriate classroom activities., • Assist with feeding, diapering, handwashing, nap routines, transitions, and classroom cleanup., • Help maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment., • Observe and support children’s developmental progress., • Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff., • Communicate professionally with parents and team members., • Follow all Tiny Steps Learning Center policies, NJ childcare licensing regulations, and health and safety requirements. Requirements: • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with infants in a daycare, preschool, or early childhood setting., • Strong understanding of infant care, classroom routines, and child development., • Reliable full-time availability, Monday through Friday., • Must be available for shifts that may end as late as 5:30 PM., • Ability to work as part of a team and follow Lead Teacher direction., • Strong communication, time management, organization, and problem-solving skills., • Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds as needed throughout the day., • Must be willing to complete required background checks and pre-employment clearances., • CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogen certification preferred, or willingness to obtain upon hire. Preferred Qualifications: • CDA certification or Associate Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field., • Experience in a licensed childcare center., • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Benefits: • Competitive pay., • Paid time off., • Holiday and inclement weather pay., • Professional development opportunities., • Growth opportunities within the company., • Supportive team environment., • Meaningful work supporting infants, families, and teachers. How to Apply? Please submit your resume and answer the following questions: • How many years of experience do you have working with infants?, • Have you worked in a daycare, preschool, or licensed childcare center before?, • Are you available full-time Monday through Friday, including shifts that may end at 5:30 PM?, • Do you have a CDA, Associate Degree, childcare training, or early childhood education credits?, • Are you available to start immediately or soon? Tiny Steps Learning Center is looking for dependable candidates who are serious about infant care and ready to support a positive classroom environment.