Infant Associate Teacher
We are looking for an Infant Associate Teacher to join our team, to provide high quality, developmentally appropriate educational programming in a safe nurturing child-centered environment while also promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development with an emphasis on physical health and wellness. Caring for and engaging with children 6 weeks to 1 year of age in an active and authentic learning environment through play, establishing and maintaining positive staff, child, and family relationships.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Including, but not limited to, the following:
- Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
- Be knowledgeable of Michigan State Licensing Rules and Regulations for childcare centers.
- Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing)
- Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences.
- Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.
- Attend staff meetings and complete 16 hours of Professional Development training hours
- Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 50lbs
- Have dependable transportation
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must be 18 years of age
· Must have a High School Diploma or an equivalent education
· Clear Criminal Background Check
· Current certification in Infant/Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid
BENEFITS:
- Paid Holiday hours
- Paid Professional Development hours
- Paid time off
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
