PART TIME Infant Teacher - Assistant Teacher at Common Ground Child Care Reston, VA

Common Ground Childcare; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent hourly wages

Bonuses

403(b) retirement plan

Free dental

50% of health insurance

Child-care discounts

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

A local child care center in Reston is looking for an infant teacher to join their team. The role involves caring for children aged 6 weeks to 18 months and practicing responsive caregiving. Candidates should have strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with a caring personality. There are competitive hourly wages starting at $17, with benefits including bonuses and a retirement plan. Shifts are from 2 pm to 6 pm, and prior experience is a plus, though not mandatory.

Qualifications

• First aid and CPR certified (pre-season training provided).
• Must pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Experience in an infant classroom is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care and education of children ages 6 weeks to 18 months.
• Individualized care focus in the infant room.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Skills

Enjoys being in the company of children

Leadership

Alertness

Communication skills

Patience

Problem-solving skills

Stamina

Caring personality

Organization skills

Mediation skills

Job description

Summary

Do you love babies!? We are looking for someone to join our infant team. We are currently looking for teachers who have experience working in the child care setting; however, we would consider someone looking to change careers and begin their early childhood education career! Experience with responsive caregiving is a plus. Common Ground has been providing quality care and education in Reston for over 50 years. Common Ground believes in fair wages! The position starts at $17 per hour and goes up to $25 based on education and experience. The shift is a closing shift from 2 pm to 6 pm daily.

Duties

Care and education of children ages 6 weeks to 18 months in our infant program. This position will serve the infant room, which requires the ability to be a member of a team focused on individualized care. Our center practices responsive caregiving. Hours for this position will be 2 pm to 6 pm.

Requirements

• Enjoys being in the company of children
• Leadership
• Alertness
• Communication skills
• Patience
• Problem‑solving skills
• Stamina
• Caring personality
• Organization skills
• Mediation skills
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks outside in various climates
• First aid and CPR certified (pre‑season training provided)
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an infant classroom and in a child care center. Familiar with the CLASS tool. We would love to find someone interested in pursuing the education and training to become a lead teacher!

Benefits

Excellent hourly wages. Bonuses. 403(b) retirement plan.

• Immediate eligibility for contributions
• 2% profit share after 1 year
• 2% match after 1 year

Free dental. 50% of health insurance. Child‑care discounts. Education assistance. Paid time off.