Infant Care & Learning Assistant

LeafSpring School Inc.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

LeafSpring School at McAlpine in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an Infant Assistant Teacher to join our nurturing team. You will work with the Lead Teacher to provide a safe, loving, and engaging classroom where every child feels secure, supported, and valued.

The role involves supervising infants, assisting with feeding, diapering, naps, and implementing age-appropriate learning experiences in a developmentally appropriate setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• NC Early Childhood Credential preferred; candidates must be willing to obtain any required credential within the timeframe established by NC DCDEE and LeafSpring School.
• Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting is preferred.
• Must qualify for employment under North Carolina childcare background-check requirements.
• Must complete all required orientation, health-and-safety, and ongoing training.
• Must hold or obtain approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification.
• Must complete Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep and SIDS Risk Reduction in Child Care training within the required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active supervision and follow all staff-to-child ratio requirements.
• Complete accurate name-to-face attendance checks during every transition.
• Assist with feeding, diapering, napping, and other daily caregiving routines.
• Follow each infant’s individualized feeding and sleeping schedule.
• Follow all safe-sleep requirements and LeafSpring School’s Safe Sleep Policy.
• Properly label, store, prepare, warm, and serve bottles and food.
• Complete all required bottle and feeding checks with accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Follow required handwashing, diaper-changing, sanitation, and three-compartment sink procedures.
• Support the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Engage infants through talking, singing, reading, floor play, sensory activities, and responsive caregiving.
• Observe children and communicate important information to the Lead Teacher and administration.
• Accurately document meals, bottles, diaper changes, naps, and daily activities in Procare.
• Build respectful and professional relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Follow all LeafSpring School, NC DCDEE, health, safety, confidentiality, and mandated-reporting requirements.
• Attend required staff meetings, training sessions, and professional-development activities.
• Assist in other classrooms or areas of the school when needed.

Skills

Infant care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NC Early Childhood Credential preferred; willing to obtain required credential within NC DCDEE/LeafSpring timeframe

Job description

LeafSpring School at McAlpine in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an Infant Assistant Teacher to join our nurturing team. You will work with the Lead Teacher to provide a safe, loving, and engaging classroom where every child feels secure, supported, and valued.

The role involves supervising infants, assisting with feeding, diapering, naps, and implementing age-appropriate learning experiences in a developmentally appropriate setting.