Hybrid Assistant Educator (Infant room) bei Columbia Child Development Program

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.