Infant Caregiver/Assistant Teacher

Rainbow Child Care Center & Preschool; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Job summary

Rainbow Child Care Center & Preschool in Roseland, NJ is seeking a warm, nurturing Infant Caregiver/Assistant Teacher to join our dedicated team. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to support early development and provide attentive daily care for our youngest learners.

Work with lead teachers to implement age-appropriate activities and monitor infant milestones. Maintain a safe, clean classroom, communicate clearly with parents, and follow licensing regulations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in infant care or childcare preferred.
• Knowledge of infant developmental milestones and best practices in early childhood.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to meet NJ childcare licensing requirements including background checks.
• Patient, compassionate, and dependable with a genuine love for working with infants.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, loving daily care for infants including feeding, diapering, and soothing.
• Support lead teachers in implementing age-appropriate developmental activities and lesson plans.
• Monitor and document infant milestones, behaviors, and daily routines.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Communicate openly and professionally with parents and guardians during drop-off and pick-up.
• Follow all childcare health, safety, and licensing regulations and protocols.
• Foster social-emotional development through responsive, relationship-based caregiving.

Skills

Infant care

Early childhood education

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Coursework in Child Development or ECE

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Free food & snacks
• Training & development

About the Role

Rainbow Child Care Center & Preschool in Roseland, NJ is looking for a warm, nurturing Infant Caregiver/Assistant Teacher to join our dedicated team! This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact during the most critical stage of a child's development. If you have a passion for early childhood education and love caring for little ones, we'd love to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, loving daily care for infants including feeding, diapering, and soothing
• Support lead teachers in implementing age-appropriate developmental activities and lesson plans
• Monitor and document infant milestones, behaviors, and daily routines
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment
• Communicate openly and professionally with parents and guardians during drop-off and pick-up
• Follow all childcare health, safety, and licensing regulations and protocols
• Foster social-emotional development through responsive, relationship-based caregiving

Requirements

• Prior experience in infant care, early childhood education, or a childcare setting preferred
• Knowledge of infant developmental milestones and best practices in early childhood
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to meet NJ childcare licensing requirements including background checks
• Patient, compassionate, and dependable with a genuine love for working with infants
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in Child Development or ECE a plus

About Us

Rainbow Child Care Center & Preschool has been a trusted name in early childhood education in the Roseland, NJ community, providing families with a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for their children. Parents love us for our dedicated staff, engaging curriculum, and the genuine care we show every child who walks through our doors. Our team members thrive in a supportive, family-friendly workplace where their passion for child development is celebrated every day.