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Infant Caregiver/Assistant Teacher Rainbow Child Care Center & Preschool - 2.9 Roseland, NJ Job Details Full-time $16 - $20 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Snacks provided Employee discount Food provided Qualifications High school diploma or GED Childhood developmental milestones

Full Job Description Benefits:

Employee discounts Paid time off Free food & snacks Training & development About the

Role:

Rainbow Child Care Center & Preschool in Roseland, NJ is looking for a warm, nurturing Infant Caregiver/Assistant Teacher to join our dedicated team! This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact during the most critical stage of a child's development. If you have a passion for early childhood education and love caring for little ones, we'd love to meet you!

Responsibilities:

Provide attentive, loving daily care for infants including feeding, diapering, and soothing Support lead teachers in implementing age-appropriate developmental activities and lesson plans Monitor and document infant milestones, behaviors, and daily routines Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment Communicate openly and professionally with parents and guardians during drop-off and pick-up Follow all childcare health, safety, and licensing regulations and protocols Foster social-emotional development through responsive, relationship-based caregiving

Requirements:

Prior experience in infant care, early childhood education, or a childcare setting preferred Knowledge of infant developmental milestones and best practices in early childhood CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) Ability to meet NJ childcare licensing requirements including background checks Patient, compassionate, and dependable with a genuine love for working with infants Strong communication and teamwork skills High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in Child Development or ECE a plus

About Us:

Rainbow Child Care Center & Preschool has been a trusted name in early childhood education in the Roseland, NJ community, providing families with a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for their children. Parents love us for our dedicated staff, engaging curriculum, and the genuine care we show every child who walks through our doors. Our team members thrive in a supportive, family-friendly workplace where their passion for child development is celebrated every day.