Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Infant - Petes Place

The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants ages 6 weeks to 24 months . This role assists with implementing developmentally appropriate activities, supervising children throughout the day, and meeting each child's individual developmental and emotional needs. The Assistant Teacher helps maintain a clean, healthy, and stimulating classroom while promoting learning through play, exploration, and positive interactions. This position works collaboratively with staff and families, follows all state licensing and safety regulations, participates in ongoing training and professional development, and provides classroom coverage as needed to support the changing needs of the center. Flexibility to work in all infant classrooms is required. KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE : Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of principles of childhood growth and development required. Demonstrated ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in daily activities, and adapt to the individual needs of infants required. Demonstrated decision and problem solving abilities. Ability to understand the ECLT routine when it comes to delivering a lesson plan and running the class in the event that the ECLT is absent on a particular day. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member collaborating with staff, families and community resources. Demonstrated ability to maintain respectful relations and communication with staff, families, children and community. Demonstrated ability to supervise infants and ensure a safe environment. Demonstrated ability to respond to events happening at all times in classroom, and outdoor play areas. Demonstrated ability to follow the ECLT tasks throughout the day. Ability to receive oversight and guidance from an onsite Lead Teacher or Director. EDUCATION: This position must be at least 16 years old. High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or HiSET preferred. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: American Heart Association: Heart Saver CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification required to be completed in first 30 days of employment and to be kept current thereafter. Current on the Montana Early Childhood Project: Practitioner Registry within 15 days of hire required. Infant Safety Essentials within 30 days and Health and Safety Required Professional Development within 90 days of hire required. Complete mandatory 16 hour annual training and keep current all St. Peter’s Health and State Child Care Licensing required immunizations required. APTITUDES: Demonstrates ability to handle multiples tasks and stressors effectively and efficiently. Demonstrates genuine interest and enjoyment of small children and the ability to stay calm in all situations and to respond to children in a quiet, reassuring manner. Demonstrates ability to exercise good judgement and critical thinking skills to ensure the safety and well being of children.