Infant Assistant Teacher

Isle of Hope Baptist Child Development Center; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Isle of Hope Baptist Child Development Center in Savannah, Georgia is seeking an Assistant Infant Teacher to support Lead Teachers and provide a safe, loving Christian environment for children's development. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring a stimulating classroom. Candidates must have a high school diploma, at least a year of training experience, and a nurturing personality. Benefits include dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of on-the-job training experience.
• Reliable transportation is mandatory.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or to be obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with lesson plans and classroom management.
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for children.
• Maintain positive communication with families.

Skills

Child development care

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Nurturing personality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Isle of Hope Baptist Child Development Center is currently hiring an Assistant Infant teacher for our Infant classroom. The role supports Lead Teachers, Director, and Assistant Director to provide a safe, loving Christian environment that fosters children's social, emotional, cognitive, creative, and physical development. The assistant teacher assists in activities that improve overall care and education quality, observes and documents child activities, meals, and progress, and relays information to parents and staff.

Mission Statement

To care for children in a loving Christian atmosphere and provide a home‑away‑from‑home experience that promotes good manners, honesty, responsibility, and self‑esteem.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain professional confidentiality standards in communication between employees and/or parents.
• Provide a safe, loving environment that nurtures social, emotional, cognitive, creative, and physical development of each child.
• Assist lead teacher in lesson plan and schedule implementation, supervision, and management; encourage and support child participation aligned with program goals.
• Follow program schedule for classroom activities, outdoor time, meals, snacks, and special events.
• Maintain positive communication with families daily through Procare.
• Maintain a safe, comforting and stimulating environment.
• Manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Change diapers and/or soiled clothes.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 1+ year of on‑the‑job training experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred) or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Maintain 18 hours of continued training each year.
• Must work full‑time, Monday–Friday.
• Reliable transportation.
• Will complete a satisfactory comprehensive national background check through Bright From the Start.
• Genuinely care about children's development.
• Friendly and team‑oriented in a fast‑paced environment.
• Energetic, nurturing, positive, child‑friendly personality.
• Must not use electronics while on the clock unless for Procare or permitted documentation.
• Strong verbal communication skills with upbeat personality; comfortable speaking with parents.
• Neat, professional appearance; a positive role model.
• Phones acceptable only for reporting; ear pods prohibited.
• Willing to follow mission statement and lead by example.

Nice to Haves

• Previous experience in infant or early childhood education.
• Knowledge of state licensing requirements and compliance.
• Initiative and strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude.

Benefits

• Dental insurance (once qualified).
• Employee discount.
• Life insurance (once qualified).
• Paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vision insurance (once qualified).