Assistant Infant Teacher

Early Bird ChildCare Centers is celebrating our 49th year of providing care and education to young children. We are looking for high-energy individuals who love to play and educate our youngest students to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the care of infants
• Create a fun and safe learning environment through play, activities, and child-centered conversation
• Follow the childcare schedules and routines that ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Establish positive relationships with our Early Bird families through daily health checks
• Always maintain the health and safety of all students

Qualifications:

• Previous experience caring for infants in a childcare setting
• Passion for teaching young children
• Positive and patient demeanor
• High energy personality that will last throughout the work day
• Eagerness to learn new skills and expand knowledge in the field of early childhood
• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, but not necessary.
• Our work grades for year-round workers (not summer employees) are as follows:

$15 - part-time employee during preferred hours
$16 - full-time employee, or part-time employee during undesirable hours
$17 - full-time employee with a CDA, or head teacher with a plan of study toward a CDA
$18 - credentialed, full-time head teacher
Additional pay is given for undesirable hours, additional administrative duties, and additional certifications or degrees.

Pay Frequency:

• Weekly

This Job Is:

• A job for which experienced military candidates are encouraged to apply
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• caring for infants: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Arcade, NY 14009: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person