Infant Classroom Assistant — Nurturing Growth & Play

LeafSpring School of Hanover; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

LeafSpring School Hanover in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking an Assistant Infant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in delivering a nurturing, safe, and educational classroom for infants. You will help with play-based activities, routines, and individualized attention to support each child’s development.

The role emphasizes a supportive, team-driven environment with opportunities for training, tuition assistance, and ongoing education in an early childhood setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDA or enrollment in Early Childhood Education courses preferred.
• Experience in child care, preschool, daycare, or toddler education valued.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines including circle time, story time, snack, outdoor play, and rest time.
• Assist with lesson planning and curriculum implementation based on children’s developmental needs and interests.
• Supervise children during classroom transitions, group play, and hands-on activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment aligned with state licensing regulations.
• Encourage independence, self-help skills, and social interaction through positive guidance strategies.
• Observe and document children’s behavior and milestones for communication with families and the teaching team.
• Provide age-appropriate support for infants.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a supportive, inclusive early childhood learning environment.

Skills

Child care

Teamwork

Communication

Classroom management

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or ECE coursework

Job description

LeafSpring School Hanover in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking an Assistant Infant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in delivering a nurturing, safe, and educational classroom for infants. You will help with play-based activities, routines, and individualized attention to support each child’s development.

The role emphasizes a supportive, team-driven environment with opportunities for training, tuition assistance, and ongoing education in an early childhood setting.