Assistant Infant Teacher Location: VA-Mechanicsville-23116 Full ​/ Part Time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Company: Leaf Spring School of Hanover

Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Compensation: Competitive Pay | Based on Experience

Industry: Early Childhood Education | Preschool | Child Care Services

Do you love working with young children and want to play a meaningful role in their early development?
Leaf Spring School at Hanover is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Infant Teacher
. If you’re passionate about child development, preschool support, and creating joyful, engaging learning environments
, this is the opportunity for you!

• Paid time off and holidays
  , including your birthday!
• Work-life balance is a priority: no evening or weekend shifts.
• Heavily discounted tuition and free access to the Get Well Place for your own child is ill
• Paid training and continuing education opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Meals provided daily
• Positive,
  team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll work closely with the Lead Teacher to deliver a nurturing, safe, and educational classroom environment for infants. You’ll help implement play-based learning activities
, manage classroom routines, and provide individualized attention that supports each child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.

• Support daily routines including story time, meals, outdoor play, and rest time
• Assist with lesson and curriculum implementation based on children’s developmental needs and interests
• Supervise children during classroom transitions, group play, and hands-on activities
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment aligned with state licensing regulations
• Encourage independence, self-help skills, and social interaction through positive guidance strategies
• Observe and document children’s behavior and milestones for communication with families and the teaching team
• Provide age-appropriate support depending on assigned classroom
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a supportive, inclusive early childhood learning environment

• Previous experience in child care, preschool, daycare, or toddler education (preferred)
• Understanding of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)
• Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to multitask, follow classroom structure, and adapt to children’s needs
• High school diploma or GED required
• CDA or enrollment in Early Childhood Education courses (preferred but not required)