What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Assistant Teacher position at The Little Village Schoolhouse?
Job Overview
As an Infant Assistant Teacher, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing classroom where infants can explore, build trust, and reach early developmental milestones. You’ll support the lead teacher with daily care and age-appropriate learning, while keeping families informed about each child’s routines and progress. Your impact: attentive infant care and consistent communication help children feel secure and give families confidence in their child’s day.
Duties
- Supervise infants closely and support feeding, diapering, rest, and other daily care routines.
- Assist with child development instruction through play, sensory activities, and responsive interactions.
- Help maintain a clean, organized classroom and follow classroom management and behavior guidance practices suited to infants.
- Share clear, respectful updates with parents and caregivers about children’s needs, routines, and observations.
- Follow health and safety procedures, including applicable mandated reporting laws.
Qualifications
- Experience working with children in childcare, infant care, toddler care, or caregiving settings; experience in a daycare center, daycare, preschool, classroom, nannying, or babysitting is relevant.
- Knowledge of childhood development and early childhood education; teaching experience with young children, child development instruction, or working with students is helpful.
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Childcare
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18