Infant Caregiver (Full Time)

Summit Area YMCA; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Summit Area YMCA is seeking an Infant Caregiver to warmly care for infants from 6 weeks to 18 months, helping them grow and feel secure in a nurturing classroom. You will plan age-appropriate activities, monitor development, and maintain a clean, safe environment that meets YMCA and state standards.

Daily communication with families, teamwork with fellow teachers, and a compassionate, patient approach are essential to support each child's early milestones and curiosity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience working with infants or in an early childhood setting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants.
• Must meet all New Jersey childcare licensing requirements, including required background clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, responsive care for infants ages 6 weeks through 18 months.
• Support each child's daily routine, including feeding, diapering, napping, and comforting.
• Create age-appropriate activities that encourage exploration, sensory learning, and developmental growth.
• Observe and document developmental milestones while responding to each child's individual needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom that meets YMCA and state licensing standards.
• Communicate daily with families regarding their child's care, development, and accomplishments.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a positive, supportive learning environment.
• Follow all YMCA policies, health and safety procedures, and New Jersey childcare licensing regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Help Little Learners Thrive

Do you love working with infants, celebrating developmental milestones, and creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can grow? The Learning Circle YMCA is looking for a caring and dependable Infant Caregiver to join our early childhood team. In this role, you'll provide exceptional care while supporting each child's development during their earliest and most important years. Every day is an opportunity to build trusting relationships with children and families while creating a warm, engaging classroom where every infant feels safe, loved, and encouraged to explore the world around them.

You Might Be the Right Candidate if you:

• Find joy in caring for infants and supporting their early development.


• Are patient, nurturing, and attentive to each child's unique needs.


• Love creating a calm, engaging, and comforting environment.


• Build trusting relationships with families through open communication.


• Enjoy working as part of a supportive classroom team.


• Believe every child deserves a safe, loving place to learn and grow.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide nurturing, responsive care for infants ages 6 weeks through 18 months.


• Support each child's daily routine, including feeding, diapering, napping, and comforting.


• Create age-appropriate activities that encourage exploration, sensory learning, and developmental growth.


• Observe and document developmental milestones while responding to each child's individual needs.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom that meets YMCA and state licensing standards.


• Communicate daily with families regarding their child's care, development, and accomplishments.


• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a positive, supportive learning environment.


• Follow all YMCA policies, health and safety procedures, and New Jersey childcare licensing regulations.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Teachers work 8-hour shifts scheduled between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM.

Compensation range for this role is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, based on education and experience.

At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side‑by‑side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent is required


• Must be at least 18 years old.


• Experience working with infants or in an early childhood setting strongly preferred.


• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices preferred.


• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.


• Ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants.


• Must meet all New Jersey childcare licensing requirements, including required background clearances.

About the Summit Area YMCA:

We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. Part of a world-class organization, we are one of the area’s leading nonprofits, that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. The Summit Area YMCA is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well‑being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.