Infant-Toddler Learning & Care Assistant

Rocky Mountain Prep; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement (PERA 401k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley is seeking an assistant teacher for our Baby Bees Childcare Center. You will collaborate with lead teachers, provide developmentally appropriate activities, and help maintain a safe, nurturing environment for infants and toddlers.

The role emphasizes building relationships with children and families, daily communication via Brightwheel, and adherence to health, safety, and licensing guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and hold children and sustain daily activities including walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, bending, and crouching.
• A deep understanding of babies and toddlers and a love for working with them.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Pass a background check.
• Reliable transportation.
• Current immunization record and physician health screen.
• History of working with infants and toddlers and understanding of child development.
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and responsive learning environment for infants and toddlers between 12 weeks and three years.
• Partner with lead teachers and other assistant teachers to supervise and care for a classroom of children.
• Support with meals and cleanup, diaper changes and toileting, and individualized rest and play.
• Engage with children during lessons and provide age-appropriate enriching activities to foster curiosity and support growth.
• Collaborate with families to understand daily care needs and develop a classroom care schedule.
• Keep accurate, concise records.
• Hold conferences and events with families to discuss growth and development.
• Communicate with families daily, in person and via Brightwheel.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, state, and licensing guidelines.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development.
• Follow center policies and maintain a PDIS profile and development plan.
• Open/close classrooms and assist in other classrooms as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Lifting children

Love for babies

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley is seeking an assistant teacher for our Baby Bees Childcare Center. You will collaborate with lead teachers, provide developmentally appropriate activities, and help maintain a safe, nurturing environment for infants and toddlers.

The role emphasizes building relationships with children and families, daily communication via Brightwheel, and adherence to health, safety, and licensing guidelines.