Infant Assistant Teacher

We have the following hours available in our infant room:

• Monday - Friday 8am to 5:30pm

Job Classification (Exempt or Non-exempt):
Non-exempt

The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher supports the teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This position assists with implementing lesson plans, engaging in group activities, and ensuring children are supervised and well cared for throughout the day. The Assistant Teacher builds positive relationships with children, families, and team members while maintaining a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.

They follow all safety protocols and program guidelines, ensuring compliance with licensing regulations and accreditation standards. Through meaningful interactions and hands-on support, the Assistant Teacher upholds the philosophy and mission of NCHS.

1. Child Supervision & Safety

Assists in supervising children, conducting health and safety checks, and maintaining required child-to-staff ratios.

Supports the teacher in prioritizing health and safety, responding to emergencies, and monitoring special health or dietary needs.

Helps maintain a clean and hygienic environment by following cleaning and sanitation guidelines.

Provides daily care and support in the classroom, ensuring children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs are met. (feeding, toileting, comforting)

2. Curriculum & Child Development

Assists in the planning, implementation, and documentation of curriculum and assessments.

Observes child development and provides input for family conferences as needed.

Builds positive relationships with children and families to create a supportive learning environment.

Supports the use of developmentally appropriate behavior management strategies.

Assists children and families during transitions (examples; enrollment, classroom changes, daily routines).

3. Compliance and Documentation

Supports compliance with NE DHHS licensing regulations, accreditation standards and NCHS Early Childhood policies, and procedures.

Completes required annual professional development.

Uses center resources efficiently and reports issues with materials and equipment to the teacher or director.

Accurately completes daily classroom attendance and meal logs, accident, daily activity reports and other required documentation on time while ensuring confidentiality.

• Commitment to NCHS mission, vision, values, CQI initiatives, and strategic plan goals.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative relationship with internal and external professionals.
• Participation in agency committees as assigned.
• Positive representation of NCHS in all community settings.
• Ability to interpret and abide by NCHS policies and procedures.
• Embracing and championing NCHS’s mission, values and culture.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or director.