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Infant Assistant Afternoon Teacher

Infant assistant afternoon teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This position supports children's social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth through intentional planning, positive interactions, and hands-on learning experiences.

• Classroom Environment & Safety:
• Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly classroom at all times.
• Ensure constant, active supervision of children; follow all health and safety regulations.
• Implement daily routines that support predictability, independence, and positive behavior.

• Curriculum & Instruction:
• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with developmental milestones and program goals.
• Use a variety of learning strategies including play-based learning, small-group instruction, and hands-on activities.
• Support language, literacy, math, science, and social-emotional skills through intentional teaching.

• Child Development & Guidance:
• Promote positive behavior using developmentally appropriate guidance techniques.
• Support inclusion by adapting activities and instruction to meet individual needs.
• Observe and assess children's development; document progress through notes, portfolios, or assessments.

• Family Communication:
• Build positive relationships with families through daily communication and ongoing updates.
• Maintain confidentiality of all child and family information.

• Professionalism & Team
  
  Collaboration:
• Work collaboratively with co-teachers and staff to maintain a positive classroom climate.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and training as required.
• Follow all center policies, licensing guidelines, and reporting procedures.

• Classroom Management & Daily Duties:
• Prepare materials, set up learning centers, and assist with transitions.
• Assist with meals, toileting, diapering, handwashing, and other care routines as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, sanitized classroom at all times by following Treasure Kids Academy Mandatory Cleaning Checklist.

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, stand for extended periods, Cleaning is a main job requirement.
• This position is Monday-Friday(required)-NO WEEKENDS. Part Time Position 11-6:30 or 2:00-6:30.
• Must complete a Background Screening (Clearinghouse).
• NOT REQUIRED but must obtain within 90 days of employment
  -45 Hours State Mandated Child Care Training Courses (This must be on Training Transcript).
• (Not Required but a +) CDA, Associate's Degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education.
• NOT REQUIRED- CPR/First Aid certification (must obtain within 90 days).