Infant Care Assistant
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Astor Services is hiring Infant and Toddler Teacher Assistants today! Enjoy working Monday through Friday from 7:30-3:00 in a fun and nurturing learning environment. Early Head Start is a federally funded program delivering services to infants 8 weeks to 18 months old in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being.


Responsibilities:

  • Creates a well-organized learning environment for infants and toddlers that conveys a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment.
  • Understands and incorporates the principles of play-based learning.
  • Demonstrates effective classroom management, including responsibility for supervision of all children.
  • Incorporates a variety of experiences in the classroom to individualize and foster the children’s emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skill development.
  • Able to work as a team member.
  • Provides coverage, as assigned, to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
  • Must follow safety and health practices in the daily operation of duties to maintain a safe learning environment.

What we provide:

  • Offers four personal days.
  • Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff.
  • Enjoy time off per the School Calendar.
  • Sick time is provided.
  • Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.?
  • Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
  • Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
  • Room for growth and advancement within the organization.
  • Child Development Associate credential training provided at no cost to the staff

Join Astor Services – Apply Now!

Do you meet the qualifications above? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families? We want to hear from you! Your credentials and compassion can bring about positive change for a child in need. Apply now to become a part of the Astor Services team.


Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive.

Requirements

You must have:

  • High School Diploma or GED

You should have:

  • Experience with the population served is preferred
  • Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred, or must be obtained within two years of hire
Salary Description
$17.24/hour