Childcare, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Early Childhood Education, High School Diploma, Licensing, Organizational Skills, Reimbursement, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
- No nights or weekends
- Childcare discount
- Recognition programs
- Professional development and CDA reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Infant Assistant Teacher (Full-Time)
Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
We are looking for a caring, dependable Infant Assistant Teacher to join our team! This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with babies and supporting their early development in a nurturing classroom environment.
As an Infant Assistant Teacher, you will help create a safe, loving, and engaging space where our youngest learners can grow and thrive. You will work alongside the Lead Teacher to support daily routines, classroom activities, and responsive caregiving.
Responsibilities include:- Supporting the Lead Teacher with daily classroom activities and routines
- Providing attentive care for infants, including feeding, diapering, and soothing
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
- Engaging with infants through play, language, and sensory experiences
- Communicating positively with team members and families
- Following licensing and health & safety guidelines
Qualifications:- Experience working with infants or young children preferred
- Ability to lift, carry, and actively engage with children throughout the day
- Dependable, patient, and nurturing personality
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- High school diploma required (CDA or early childhood coursework a plus)
This position is ideal for:- Individuals pursuing early childhood education
- Assistant teachers looking to gain infant classroom experience
- College students interested in working in a licensed childcare setting
- Anyone passionate about supporting early development in a loving environment
Join a supportive team that values collaboration, professionalism, and making a difference in the lives of children every day!
Compensation: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.T
The Goddard School
The Goddard School provides the foundation to encourage a child's lifelong love of learning .In our warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated teachers support the development of children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Our year round program offers families the choice of either half day or full day schedule.
We are delighted to be the on-site owners of The Goddard School on Theodore Street in Plainfield. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team by providing the best educational child care for children. Our play-based curriculum taught by our wonderful degreed teachers in a nurturing learning environment, is tailored to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each individual child. We are not a daycare, but rather a preschool with purpose.
Rundy and Karen Wells
20 to 49 employees
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