Infant Teacher Part-Time

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary individual membership

Job summary

Countryside YMCA is seeking a Part-Time Infant Teacher to care for infants with nurturing, responsive routines. You will support early development through movement, sensory exploration, and age-appropriate activities, while partnering with families and fellow teachers to reflect each child's progress.

Ideal candidates bring experience with infants, strong communication, and a commitment to safety and licensing standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience caring for infants or young children preferred; one year is a plus.
• Patient, dependable and nurturing approach to babies.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families and coworkers.
• Understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate learning.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred or obtainable within 30 days of hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive supervision and hands-on infant care, including feeding, diapering, dressing, and rest routines.
• Follow safe sleep practices and sanitation procedures per Ohio childcare licensing.
• Build positive relationships with infants and families through responsive care and play.
• Document daily care, observations, meals, and medication administration as required; communicate with families and team.

Skills

Infant care

Communication

Team collaboration

Patience

First Aid & CPR preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Some of the most important learning happens before a child takes their first steps. At Countryside YMCA, our infant teachers help create those early experiences through nurturing relationships, playful discovery, and dependable daily care.We're looking for a Part-Time Infant Teacher who enjoys working with babies, celebrates developmental milestones, and understands how much a caring, consistent presence means to children and their families.As part of our early childhood education team, you'll help create a welcoming classroom where infants feel safe, families feel connected, and every child has the opportunity to grow. The role offers a complimentary individual membership to the Countryside YMCA.What You'll DoCreate meaningful moments every day.Build positive, trusting relationships with infants through responsive care, comforting interactions, and age-appropriate play.Support early development through activities that encourage movement, sensory exploration, communication, and social connections.Partner with classroom teachers to create engaging daily experiences that reflect each infant's individual needs and developmental progress.Make safety and well-being a priority.Provide attentive supervision and hands-on care, including feeding, diapering, dressing, and supporting rest routines.Follow safe sleep practices, sanitation procedures, and applicable Ohio childcare licensing requirements.Maintain a clean, organized classroom by regularly sanitizing toys, equipment, and learning spaces.Recognize developmental or behavioral concerns and communicate observations through appropriate classroom and center procedures.Connect with families and your team.Share updates about children's daily activities, accomplishments, and care routines.Work collaboratively with fellow teachers to maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment.Document daily care, observations, meals, and medication administration as required.Follow Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) procedures, including point-of-service meal counts and required annual training.Bring the YMCA mission to life.Model the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.Participate in required training and professional development opportunities.Help maintain a classroom culture where children and families feel a genuine sense of belonging.Support additional classroom and center responsibilities as needed.What You'll BringA high school diploma or equivalent.Previous experience caring for infants or young children is preferred; one year of experience is a plus.A patient, dependable, and nurturing approach to working with babies.Strong communication skills and a willingness to collaborate with families and coworkers.An understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate learning experiences.Current First Aid and CPR certification preferred, or the ability to obtain required certification within 30 days of hire and maintain it.Ability to successfully complete required background checks and meet applicable Ohio childcare employment requirements.Physical RequirementsThis is an active, hands-on position involving frequent standing, bending, lifting, and movement throughout the classroom. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and safely perform infant care responsibilities, with reasonable accommodations when appropriate. The position also involves potential exposure to common childhood illnesses.Our Commitment to Child SafetyAt Countryside YMCA, protecting children is everyone's responsibility. We maintain comprehensive child protection practices, including employee screening, ongoing training, clear professional boundaries, and mandatory reporting procedures. We have zero tolerance for abuse or inappropriate conduct. All employees are expected to follow YMCA child protection policies and promptly report any safety concerns or suspected misconduct.A Place to Make a DifferenceAt Countryside YMCA, you're doing more than helping care for infants. You're contributing to the earliest stages of learning, building relationships with families, and strengthening our community.If you believe the smallest moments can make the biggest difference, we'd love to have you on our team.Apply today and help create a strong foundation for our youngest learners.Countryside YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.