What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Assistant Teacher position at Loving Hearts Learning Place?
Position Overview
The Assistant Infant Teacher at LHLP is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 6 weeks–12 months. This position requires strong leadership, organization, and a deep understanding of infant development, attachment, and responsive care giving.
Key Expectations:
1. Nurturing & Attachment-Focused Care
- Provide warm, responsive, relationship-based care
- Follow each infant’s individualized feeding, sleep, and care plan
- Support secure attachment and emotional regulationComfort infants promptly and consistently
2. Developmentally Appropriate Learning
- Implement activities aligned with Indiana Early Learning Standards
- Support sensory exploration, motor development, and early language
- Maintain daily lesson plans and developmental observations
- Track and communicate developmental milestones
3. Safety & Compliance
- Maintain licensing compliance at all times (ratio, sanitation, safe sleep)
- Follow Safe Sleep guidelines with zero tolerance for shortcuts
- Complete required documentation (feeding logs, diapering logs, incident reports)
- Ensure classroom cleanliness and organization
4. Leadership & Classroom Management
- Lead and mentor assistant teachers
- Maintain a calm, structured, and professional classroom environment
- Communicate clearly with administration
- Support smooth daily transitions and routines
5. Family Communication
- Build strong, trusting relationships with families
- Provide daily updates through Brightwheel
- Communicate concerns promptly and professionally
- Partner with parents as the child’s first teacher
6. LHLP Culture & Professionalism
- Model our mission: “Where Hearts Feel at Home.”
- Maintain a positive, team-centered attitude
- Participate in staff meetings and professional development
- Uphold confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Required Qualifications
- CDA, Early Childhood degree, or relevant experience (preferred or willing to obtain)
- Experience working with infants in a licensed setting
- CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
- Ability to lift 25 pounds and sit on floor frequently
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17