Assistant Infant Teacher
About the role
LeafSpring School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Teacher. This position involves assisting with lesson planning and curriculum implementation, supervising children during classroom transitions, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with lesson planning and curriculum implementation based on children’s developmental needs and interests
- Supervise children during classroom transitions, group play, and hands-on activities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment aligned with state licensing regulations
- Encourage independence, self-help skills, and social interaction through positive guidance strategies
- Observe and document children’s behavior and milestones for communication with families and the teaching team
- Provide age-appropriate support for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, depending on assigned classroom
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a supportive, inclusive early childhood learning environment
Requirements
- Previous experience in child care, preschool, daycare, or toddler education (preferred)
- Understanding of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)
- Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Able to multitask, follow classroom structure, and adapt to children’s needs
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- CDA or enrollment in Early Childhood Education courses (preferred but not required)
Skills
- Positive guidance strategies
- Observation and documentation skills
- Age-appropriate support for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers
- Collaborative teamwork
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) matching
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays, including your birthday!
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Heavily discounted tuition and free access to the Get Well Place for your own child when ill
- Paid training and continuing education opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement for professional development
- Support daily routines including circle time, story time, snack, outdoor play, and rest time
- Wellness resources
Pay
Competitive Pay | Based on Experience
Schedule
No evening or weekend shifts.
Location
18110 Statesville Rd. Cornelius, NC 28031
Industry
Early Childhood Education | Preschool | Child Care Services
Company Information
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to LeafSpring School Corporate.
Make a Difference
LeafSpring School has been the standard of excellence in early education and school-age recreation for over 35 years, providing an enriching environment and a nurturing school setting for children and their families. We are a nationally recognized early childhood education franchise that offers innovative programs for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children. With a commitment to fostering cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth, LeafSpring School provides a community of families and educators who partner for each child’s success.