Infant CaregiverAssistant Teacher

Rainbow Child Care Center & Preschool; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; 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 Infant Caregiver/Assistant Teacher to join our dedicated team. Responsibilities include caring for infants, supporting lead teachers, and documenting milestones in a safe, engaging classroom. We value compassion, reliability, and teamwork.

Applicants should have a HS diploma, NJ background checks, and CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). Prior infant care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required; coursework in Child Development or ECE a plus.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Background checks as per NJ childcare licensing requirements.
• Prior infant care or childcare experience preferred.

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 childcare health, safety, and licensing regulations and protocols.
• Foster social-emotional development through responsive, relationship-based caregiving.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ECE coursework or Child Development classes

CPR/First Aid certification

Background checks as per NJ licensing

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.