Assistant Infant Teachers

Our client is looking for experienced, nurturing, and passionate Assistant Infant Teacher to join their premier preschool in Troy, MI. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience, attentiveness, and an understanding of infant development. They will prioritize each infant’s individual needs, respond to cues with warmth and sensitivity, and create a safe, nurturing environment where every infant feels secure, comforted, and supported.

• These are Direct Hire positions with the school
• Full-Time;
  Monday - Friday: year-round employment

• Assistant Infant Teacher: working with children 6 weeks to 1 years old and the schedule would be 9:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday

• $15.00 - $17.00/hour pending education, credentials, and professional Early Childhood Education experience

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Child Enrollment Discounts
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Continuing Education Assistance

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and responsive environment that supports infants’ comfort, security, and development.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate sensory experiences and activities that encourage infants’ cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Maintain developmental records and portfolios documenting each infant’s milestones, growth, and progress.
• Supervise and engage infants through age-appropriate play, sensory exploration, music, tummy time, and interactive experiences.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized classroom, following proper hygiene and safe sleep practices.
• Monitor each infant’s health, safety, and well-being while responding to their individual needs, cues, and routines.
• Communicate regularly with parents and families about their infant’s daily activities, feeding, sleeping, development, and any concerns.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to provide consistent, individualized care and maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Participate in training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to enhance your skills and stay updated on best practices in early childhood education

• REQUIRED
  
  Education:
  
  High School Diploma
• REQUIRED Experience:
  
  1 year of experience working with infants in a licensed Early Childhood Education facility
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations - for Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
• Must meet background check eligibility

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.#STA
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