Assistant Infant Teacher

We're Hiring: Infant Assistant Teacher

Full-Time | Year-Round | Monday-Friday

Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (9-hour shift including a 1-hour unpaid break)

Do you have a passion for caring for infants and helping them grow in a safe, nurturing environment? We are seeking a dedicated Infant Assistant Teacher to join our team. This position provides consistency and continuity of care for our youngest learners through a dependable, year-round schedule.

Working under the guidance of the Lead Teacher, the Infant Assistant Teacher plays a vital role in supporting children's development, maintaining classroom routines, and creating a warm, responsive environment where infants feel safe, secure, and loved.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, responsive care to infants throughout the day.
• Support daily routines, including feeding, diapering, napping, and comforting children.
• Engage children through floor play, sensory experiences, songs, books, and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Follow individualized care plans and schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children.
• Observe and communicate children's developmental progress and daily experiences.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Follow all childcare licensing regulations, program policies, and health and safety procedures.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with classroom management, documentation, and daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A background in Early Childhood Education is preferred, whether through formal education, professional training, or relevant experience working with infants and young children.
• Previous experience working with infants in a childcare setting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established routines and procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to providing consistent care.
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and nurturing demeanor throughout the day.

Required Certifications & Training

Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain:

• Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Mandated Reporter Training.
• Health and Safety Training as required by state childcare licensing regulations.
• Any additional training or certifications required by childcare licensing and program policies.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The employee must be able to:

• Frequently sit, kneel, squat, bend, stoop, and move about the classroom floor while actively engaging with children.
• Lift, carry, and hold infants and young children weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Lift children into and out of cribs, highchairs, strollers, and changing tables.
• Push, pull, and move classroom equipment and supplies.
• Provide all aspects of daily care required by infants.
• Maintain constant visual and auditory supervision of children.
• Respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Go outdoors and navigate play areas.

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

401(k) Retirement Plan
Employer 401(k) Match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare Tuition Discount for Immediate Family Members
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Opportunities, Including Required Annual Training Hours

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about early childhood education, enjoy working with infants, and are committed to providing exceptional care in a collaborative and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

About Hilltop School

For more than 150 years, Hilltop School has proudly served children, youth, and families throughout Bangor and the surrounding communities. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1869, our mission is rooted in providing exceptional care, education, and support for the children and families we serve. We value strong relationships, a collaborative team culture, and a commitment to helping every child reach their full potential.

Hilltop School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please list 2-3 dates and times you would be available for an interview over the next couple of weeks? Please keep in mind we are not able to conduct interviews after 4:00 p.m. right now.
• What appeals to you most about working with infants and becoming part of a nonprofit organization that has served children and families in the Bangor area for more than 150 years?
• This position requires dependable attendance and a shift of 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday? Are you able to work that shift if offered the position?

Experience:

• Early Childhood/Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18