Assistant Teacher - Infant

The Goddard School; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Job summary

The Goddard School located in Doylestown on Farm Lane is seeking a motivated and caring Assistant Infant Teacher to support the Lead Infant Teacher in a safe, nurturing environment for infants 6 weeks to 12 months. Bring energy, patience and compassion to a collaborative team with a strong focus on development and licensing standards.

We offer competitive hourly wages and generous benefits; the role emphasizes day-to-day infant care, parent communication, and adherence to health guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Previous experience with infants or young children in licensed childcare preferred.
• Deep empathy, patience and compassion for infants and families.
• Works independently and collaborates with classroom team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Infant Teacher with developmentally appropriate activities for infants and young toddlers.
• Support each infant's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development through nurturing caregiving.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain a safe, clean infant environment meeting health standards.
• Safely lift and transfer infants into and out of cribs.
• Supervise and provide individualized care to infants in your room.
• Communicate with parents daily about feeding, sleep, milestones and activities.
• Assist routine caregiving tasks like feeding, diapering and napping.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Team collaboration

Communication with parents

Infant care

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred

Job description

No Nights or Weekends!!!

The Goddard School® located in Doylestown on Farm Lane is seeking a motivated and caring Assistant Infant Teacher. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. You'll support the Lead Infant Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for our youngest learners, infants from 6 weeks to 12 months. Bring your energy, patience and compassion to our supportive, collaborative team.

Benefits

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Training & development

Assistant Infant Teacher Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Infant Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate activities aligned with The Goddard School curriculum for infants and young toddlers


• Support each infant's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development through nurturing, responsive caregiving


• Prepare classroom materials and maintain a safe, clean and stimulating infant environment that meets all health and licensing standards


• Properly lift and handle infants, including safely transferring infants into and out of cribs


• Supervise and provide individualized care and attention to infants in your room


• Assist in communicating with parents daily regarding their child's feeding, sleeping, milestones and activities


• Support routine infant caregiving tasks including feeding, diapering and nap routines to promote a nurturing learning environment


• Adhere to all health, safety and licensing guidelines specific to infant care

What We Offer (Varies By Location)

• Competitive hourly wage


• Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)


• Paid time off and holidays


• No nights, weekend and holiday schedules


• Childcare reimbursement/discount


• Retirement plan benefits


• Tuition reimbursement


• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement


• Recognition programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred


• Previous experience working with infants or young children in a licensed childcare setting preferred


• Deep empathy, patience and genuine compassion for infants and their families


• Works productively without supervision and collaborates effectively with classroom team members


• Basic understanding of infant development and responsive caregiving practices


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children, including properly lifting infants into and out of a crib

About The Goddard School

We are located in Doylestown, PA on Farm Lane, conveniently located to New Hope, Warrington, and Plumsteadville.

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.