Assistant Educator (Infant room) at Columbia Child Development Program

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

14.73

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infant Care, Nurturing, Child Development, Activity Planning, Feeding, Diapering, Comforting, Communication With Families, Record Keeping, Safety Supervision, Classroom Maintenance, Leadership Support, Patience, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description Nurture, comfort, and guide little ones through their earliest milestones! Do you have a heart for caring for babies and supporting their earliest stages of growth? We’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated Assistant Educator to join our Infant Room team. In this role, you’ll partner with the Lead Educator to provide a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where infants can thrive through love, play, and discovery. What You'll Do: Support the Lead Educator in planning and carrying out nurturing, developmentally appropriate activities for infants. Provide attentive care, including feeding, diapering, and comforting infants throughout the day. Foster early developmental skills through songs, stories, sensory play, and one-on-one interactions. Maintain strong daily communication with families through notes, updates, and parent conferences. Keep accurate records including attendance, lesson plans, and developmental milestones. Supervise closely and interact with infants to ensure safety, well-being, and bonding at all times. Help organize and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment. Step in with leadership support when the Lead Educator is unavailable. We’re Looking for Someone Who: Loves caring for infants and understands their unique needs for growth, comfort, and security. Has a warm, patient, and gentle approach to caregiving. Can lift up to 50 lbs and physically engage in caregiving routines (lifting, rocking, sitting on the floor, etc.). Has or is willing to obtain up-to-date clearances, CPR/First Aid certification, and health assessment. Is eager to continue learning through ongoing training and professional development. Why Join Our Team? Be part of a supportive, mission-driven staff. Enjoy a nurturing environment where every child—and every educator—is valued. Take part in ongoing training and growth opportunities. Experience the joy of guiding infants through their earliest learning and developmental milestones. Age Group: Infant Room (6 weeks–24 months) Expected Hours: 37.5-40 hours per week for 52 weeks per year. Monday through Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm. No nights or weekends! If you’re excited to make a difference in the lives of infants and their families, we’d love to hear from you! Requirements A high school diploma or a GED certificate and 30 credits in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field; OR a high school diploma or a GED certificate, and 15 credits in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and one year of experience with children; OR a high school diploma or GED certificate and two years experience working with children.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Educator will partner with the Lead Educator to provide a warm, safe, and stimulating environment for infants by supporting activity planning, providing attentive daily care like feeding and diapering, and fostering early development through interaction and play. Key duties also include maintaining strong communication with families, keeping accurate records, and ensuring constant supervision for safety and well-being.