Assistant Infant Teacher - Westwood

Assistant Infant Teacher - Westwood Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking a caring, dependable, and nurturing Assistant Infant Teacher to join our Early Education team. In this role, you will help create a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment where infants can develop, explore, build secure relationships, and reach important developmental milestones. The Assistant Infant Teacher works alongside lead teachers to provide individualized care that supports each infant's unique needs, routines, and developmental progress. From feeding and diapering to engaging in age-appropriate activities and responding to infants' cues, you will play an important role in creating a warm and responsive environment that promotes healthy development, trust, and early learning. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred. Experience working with infants or young children in a childcare or group setting preferred. Valid driver's license preferred. Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and relationship-building skills. Ability to provide patient, attentive, and responsive care that supports infant development. Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to infants' individual needs, cues, and routines. Willingness to complete required infant care, health, safety, and professional development training. Key Responsibilities Infant Care & Development Provide attentive, nurturing care to infants throughout the day while maintaining appropriate classroom ratios and active supervision. Support infants' physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development through responsive interactions and age-appropriate activities. Build secure, trusting relationships with infants by responding consistently to their individual cues, needs, and communication. Assist with daily care routines, including feeding, diapering, dressing, soothing, and maintaining appropriate sleep schedules. Follow established safe sleep practices and all applicable health, sanitation, and safety procedures. Plan and participate in developmentally appropriate activities that encourage sensory exploration, movement, communication, and early learning. Observe and communicate developmental progress, emerging skills, and individual needs to the lead teacher. Maintain a calm, patient, and supportive environment that respects each infant's temperament, developmental stage, and individual needs. Classroom & Program Support Work collaboratively with lead teachers to implement infant curriculum, individualized care routines, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming infant classroom. Sanitize toys, equipment, feeding supplies, and classroom surfaces in accordance with established health and sanitation procedures. Assist with maintaining accurate records of feeding, diapering, sleeping, attendance, and other required classroom activities. Help prepare classroom materials and maintain an environment that encourages safe exploration and development. Support classroom transitions, new infant onboarding, and the adjustment of infants and families to the program. Family Engagement & Collaboration Develop positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with parents and caregivers. Communicate regularly with families regarding infants' daily routines, feeding, sleeping, diapering, developmental progress, and overall well-being. Share observations and concerns with the lead teacher to support consistent care between home and the classroom. Respect family preferences, cultural backgrounds, and individual approaches to infant care while following program policies and safety requirements. Communicate openly and professionally with lead teachers, coworkers, supervisors, and other team members. Participate in team meetings, agency events, trainings, and professional development opportunities. Represent Best Point in a positive, respectful, and professional manner. Professional Growth & Quality Participate in required agency trainings, professional seminars, and conferences. Maintain knowledge of infant development, responsive caregiving, safe sleep, and early childhood education best practices. Follow all applicable childcare licensing, accreditation, health and safety, and Step Up To Quality standards and regulations. Participate in quality improvement and process improvement activities. Seek feedback and apply strategies that strengthen classroom practices and improve outcomes for infants and families. Compensation & Benefits Pay: $15–$18 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. At Best Point, we believe taking care of our employees is essential to taking care of our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Our benefit costs are approximately 38% lower than those of other organizations our size, helping you keep more of what you earn. Health & Wellness Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting as low as $27 per paycheck. Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions of up to $1,200 annually for eligible plans covering two or more people. Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Free preventive care and wellness programs. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support. Optional pet insurance. Financial Security Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match. Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5 times your annual salary, up to $300,000. Short-term and long-term disability coverage. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, along with educational loan forgiveness support and resources. Career Growth & Development Tuition reimbursement opportunities. 10% tuition discount for online programs through the University of Cincinnati. Leadership Academy and professional development programs at no cost. Interest-free personal computer loan program. Employee referral bonus program with payouts of up to $1,000. Time Away to Recharge Generous paid time off package — up to 34 days off in your first year for eligible employees. 10 paid holidays annually. Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster placement. A work environment that supports healthy work-life balance and personal well-being. Work Environment This position works primarily in an infant classroom within an early childhood educational setting and involves providing direct care and supervision throughout the day. Employees must be comfortable working with infants who may cry, experience difficulty with transitions, or require additional soothing and individualized attention. The role requires patience, attentiveness, emotional awareness, and the ability to respond calmly and appropriately to infants' needs while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. The position also involves regular interaction with families and collaboration with other early childhood education professionals. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The position regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting and carrying infants and other objects. Employees must be able to safely perform routine infant care activities, including lifting and positioning infants, in accordance with established safety procedures and applicable requirements. About Best Point Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati's most prolific nonprofit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services, and autism services for vulnerable and at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Our Culture We lead our community with respect and tolerance, both internally and externally, and expect our employees to embrace these values in their day-to-day interactions. Best Point is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Apply today to begin your career in early childhood education and help give infants the nurturing care, meaningful connections, and strong developmental foundation they need to thrive!