Assistant Infant Teacher: Growth Path to Lead Teacher

Water Lily Learning Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Water Lily Learning Center - OTR in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine seeks an Assistant Infant Teacher to work alongside the Lead Infant Teacher, providing nurturing care for infants 6 weeks to 12 months. This full-time role emphasizes reliability, warmth, and growth within a Gold-rated program.

Responsibilities include implementing routines, documenting infant activities in Brightwheel, and communicating with families. CPR/First Aid is required; CDA or ECE coursework is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CDA, ECE coursework, or Associate degree preferred.
• Prior licensed childcare experience with infants strongly preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required prior to working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in implementing Creative Curriculum routines and infant care plans.
• Provide attentive, responsive care including feeding, diapering, soothing, and developmental support.
• Maintain a clean, safe infant classroom following Ohio DCY health standards.
• Actively supervise infants at all times during activities, meals, and transitions.
• Prepare classroom materials and assist with lesson prep under Lead Teacher direction.

Skills

Compassionate caregiver

Dependable work ethic

Strong communication with families

Patience and attentiveness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA, ECE coursework, or Associate degree preferred

Tools

Brightwheel

Job description

Water Lily Learning Center - OTR in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine seeks an Assistant Infant Teacher to work alongside the Lead Infant Teacher, providing nurturing care for infants 6 weeks to 12 months. This full-time role emphasizes reliability, warmth, and growth within a Gold-rated program.

Responsibilities include implementing routines, documenting infant activities in Brightwheel, and communicating with families. CPR/First Aid is required; CDA or ECE coursework is preferred.