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Assistant Infant Teacher jobs are open across childcare centers, early learning programs, and daycare facilities, from entry-level aide to lead classroom assistant, with specializations in infant development, sensory play, and social-emotional learning. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Divine Minds Early Learning Academy is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and passionate Lead Infant Teacher to join our growing team!
We currently have one full-time, second-shift Lead Infant Teacher position available in our Little Cubs classroom, serving children from infancy through 2.5 years of age.
We are looking for a nurturing, dependable, and motivated educator who understands the importance of early childhood development and is committed to creating a safe, loving, and engaging learning environment.
As a Lead Infant Teacher, you will be responsible for overseeing daily classroom activities, implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans, maintaining a structured and nurturing environment, and building positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a passion and love for children?
- Do you have strong communication skills?
- Are you open to learning and furthering your education in the early childhood field?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Working with children: 2 years (Required)
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Muskegon, MI 49442: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Primrose Schools11
- The Learning Experience10
- The Malvern School7
- Childtime Learning Centers7
- La Petite Academy5
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant infant teacher jobs.
- High school diploma or equivalent with early childhood education coursework preferred
- Current infant and child CPR and first aid certification
- Experience working with children from six weeks to eighteen months of age
- Knowledge of infant safe sleep guidelines and developmental milestones
- Ability to pass a state criminal background check and health screening
- Familiarity with daily observation documentation and parent communication logs
Tips for Your Assistant Infant Teacher Job Search
Highlight infant-specific certifications clearly
Infant CPR and first aid certifications belong at the top of your resume, not buried in a list. Many hiring directors scan for these before reading anything else, so make them impossible to miss alongside any infant safe sleep training you've completed.
Tailor your resume to age-group language
Generic childcare resumes lose assistant infant teacher searches. Use phrases like developmental milestone tracking, responsive caregiving, and age-appropriate sensory activities to match the exact language in infant classroom job postings and get past automated screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant infant teacher openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target centers with accreditation status
Nationally accredited programs typically post more structured assistant infant teacher roles with clearer duties and training. Filtering for NAEYC-accredited or state-quality-rated centers in your search narrows results to employers who invest in classroom staff development.
Prepare a portfolio of developmental observations
Bring two or three anonymized infant observation write-ups to your interview. Directors hiring for infant rooms want proof you can document developmental progress accurately, not just describe activities. A short sample shows your documentation skills before you're even hired.
Ask about ratio and room structure in interviews
Infant rooms vary significantly in staff-to-child ratios and whether assistants float or stay in one room. Asking specific questions about room assignment and daily handoff routines signals real classroom experience and helps you evaluate whether the environment fits how you work.
Assistant Infant Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant infant teachers?
The companies hiring the most assistant infant teachers right now include Primrose Schools, The Learning Experience, and The Malvern School, with the largest share of openings in New Jersey, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Infant room positions at large childcare networks tend to stay open longer than toddler or preschool roles, so checking listings frequently improves your chances.
How many assistant infant teacher jobs are remote?
About 0% of assistant infant teacher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most infant caregiving requires in-person presence. The sub-areas most likely to have flexible or partial remote components are administrative family communication roles and early intervention support positions attached to larger childcare organizations.
How do you become an assistant infant teacher?
Start by completing a high school diploma and taking early childhood education courses at a community college or through a state-approved training program. Earn infant CPR and first aid certification, then apply for entry-level aide or floater positions at licensed childcare centers to build direct infant classroom experience before moving into a dedicated assistant role.
Can you get hired as an assistant infant teacher with little or no experience?
Yes, many childcare centers hire candidates with no paid experience if you have a CPR certification and can demonstrate familiarity with infants through babysitting, volunteering, or coursework. Applying to centers that offer on-the-job training or state-funded child development associate credential programs gives you the best path in without prior classroom experience.
What does the assistant infant teacher interview process look like?
Most infant teacher interviews start with a phone screen focused on your experience with very young children and your familiarity with safe sleep practices. A center director then conducts an in-person or video interview covering your approach to responsive caregiving and developmental observation. Some centers ask you to complete a brief classroom trial shift in the infant room before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to assistant infant teacher jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant infant teacher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from childcare centers, early learning programs, and infant care facilities across the United States. Find roles that fit your location and experience level and apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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