What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher position at Toddle Inn Child Care?
At Toddle Inn, we believe children thrive when they feel safe, supported, and inspired to explore. Our educators create nurturing, engaging environments where children can build confidence, develop important skills, and discover a lifelong love of learning.
We are looking for a reliable, energetic, and nurturing Assistant Teacher to join our Infant & Toddler team! This is a wonderful opportunity for an early childhood professional who enjoys building meaningful relationships with young children and working as part of a collaborative teaching team.
What You’ll Do
As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside our teaching team to create a responsive, play-based environment that supports the development of the whole child. You will:
- Support the planning and implementation of daily curriculum activities using The Creative Curriculum and the Maine Early Childhood Learning Guidelines
- Create a warm, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where children feel safe and supported
- Encourage child-led exploration, curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning
- Model age-appropriate social skills, communication, and problem-solving
- Build positive and welcoming relationships with children and their families
- Greet and communicate with parents and caregivers throughout the day
- Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development
- Work collaboratively with your teaching team to provide consistent, high-quality care
Candidates must be comfortable working with children ranging from 6 months to 2½ years old.
Toddle Inn is open Monday–Friday, 7:15 AM–5:30 PM.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of childcare experience preferred
- A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting early development
- Reliable, dependable, and able to work as part of a team
- Willingness and ability to complete a federal background check
- CDA or ECE degree preferred
- We are committed to supporting the educational growth of the right candidate
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please indicate your availability, including days and times you are able to work. Our business hours are Monday - Friday - 7:15AM-5:30PM.
- If hired, do you anticipate needing access to child-care services through our center?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20