Infant Teachers Assistant

Acquire4Hire; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC is seeking an Infant Teacher Assistant to join our early childhood team. This role is ideal for someone who loves nurturing babies and supporting their development in a calm, responsive classroom.

You will assist with daily routines, engage infants in developmentally appropriate activities, and work closely with lead teachers to ensure a safe, loving learning environment for young children.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Pass a background check.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Able to meet state childcare licensing health and safety requirements.
• Able to lift, carry, and support infants up to 30 pounds.
• Comfortable with diapering, feeding, and soothing routines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Infant Teacher with daily routines, including feeding, diapering, and nap routines.
• Help maintain a warm, predictable environment that supports bonding and early development.
• Engage infants in age-appropriate sensory play, tummy time, and early learning activities.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and organized classroom.
• Communicate positively with families and team members.
• Follow all licensing, safety, and health guidelines as well as center policies.

Skills

Caring

Dependable

Communication

Infant classroom experience

Education

Early Childhood Education (degree or pursuing)

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking a caring, dependable

About This Role

We are seeking a caring, dependable Infant Teacher Assistant to join our early childhood team. This position is ideal for someone who loves nurturing babies, supporting their development, and working closely with lead teachers to create a calm, responsive classroom environment.

What You'll Do

• Support the Lead Infant Teacher with daily routines, including feeding, diapering, and nap routines
• Help maintain a warm, predictable environment that supports bonding and early development
• Engage infants in age‑appropriate sensory play, tummy time, and early learning activities
• Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and organized classroom
• Communicate positively with families and team members
• Follow all licensing, safety, and health guidelines as well as center policies
  
  

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old
• Pass a background check
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to meet state childcare licensing health and safety requirements
• Able to lift, carry, and support infants up to 30 pounds
• Comfortable with diapering, feeding, and soothing routines
  
  

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in an infant classroom, nursery, or nanny role
• Familiarity with safe sleep practices and infant development
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• A degree in Early Childhood (or attending school to obtain it)
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development