Assistant Infant Teacher

$27,040 - $33,280/Yr

Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Lawler Farm - Frisco, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Frisco, TX

About the position

The Assistant Infant Teacher at Kids R Kids Learning Academy plays a vital role in nurturing and developing the early experiences of infants. This position involves creating a safe, loving, and stimulating environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of children. The teacher will work closely with the lead teacher to implement lesson plans and maintain a clean and organized classroom, ensuring that the needs of the infants are met with love and care.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the lead teacher to provide safe and enriching activities for infants.
• Supervise infants during classroom time, diaper changes, and outdoor play.
• Actively participate in developing and executing daily and weekly lesson plans that address physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.
• Create a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where infants can explore and make discoveries.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain hygiene practices diligently.
• Manage and care for a class of infants.
• Foster their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
• Provide love and quality care for the children throughout the day to meet their emotional and physical needs.
• Plan and execute indoor and outdoor experiences appropriate to the developmental levels of the children.
• Interact with children both physically and verbally throughout the day.
• Assist children with their personal hygiene, change diapers, and assist with potty training when necessary.
• Serve and eat meals with the children.
• Meet with parents, staff, and administration.
• Attend in-service and staff development training programs.
• Familiarity with state licensing requirements and policies.

Requirements

• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields.
• Passionate about working with children.
• Ability to build rapport with children.
• Positive and patient demeanor.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• High School Diploma/Equivalent.
• CPR/First Aid certification (can be fulfilled upon hire).
• Background Check and Fingerprints (can be fulfilled upon hire).
• Physically able to keep up with active infants/toddlers/preschoolers.
• Ability to lift infants/toddlers/preschoolers, run, and sit on the floor comfortably.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance