Assistant Infant Teacher

Assistant Infant Teacher Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center

? King David Campus | 27100 Cedar Road, Beachwood, OH 44122

Are you passionate about nurturing infants during their earliest stages of development? Do you enjoy creating meaningful connections with children and families while working in a supportive team environment? Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center is seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Assistant Infant Teacher to join our exceptional team!

As an Assistant Infant Teacher, you will work alongside the Lead Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where infants can grow, explore, and thrive.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the daily care and supervision of infants

• Supporting the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities

• Encouraging children's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development

• Monitoring and documenting children's progress and needs

• Building positive relationships with families through daily communication

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment

• Following all center policies, procedures, and licensing requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's Degree, associate degree, CDA, or CPL Level 3 in Early Childhood Education or a related field

• Knowledge of child development and best practices in infant care

• Current or willingness to obtain required ODJFS certifications:

  • CPR

  • First Aid

  • Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention

  • Communicable Disease Training

• Ability to complete 30 hours of approved Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) training every two years

• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills

• A genuine passion for working with young children

Our teachers follow and support:

• Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Licensing Regulations

• Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) 5-Star Standards

• Healthy Ohio Initiatives

• Teaching Strategies GOLD

• USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

We value our employees and offer an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Coverage (Employer Paid)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Opportunities for Advancement and Internal Transfers
• On-Site Child Care Center
• Free Parking
• Employee Discounts

• Full-Time Position

• Monday through Friday

• No Weekends

Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center is committed to providing exceptional early childhood education through hands-on, play-based learning experiences. Our highly qualified teachers create rich learning environments that encourage exploration, curiosity, creativity, and growth while meeting each child's individual needs.

King David is recognized for providing high-quality care and services through a culture built on:

• Excellence
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Service
• Stewardship

We are dedicated to empowering our team members while creating a positive, supportive workplace where employees can grow professionally and make a meaningful difference every day.

Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center and King David are proud to be a tobacco-free campus and equal opportunity employer.

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