Early Learning Support Teacher

About the role

Shepherd’s Way Day School is seeking a caring, flexible, and dedicated Support Teacher to join our team. This role is essential to the smooth operation of our center and plays a key part in creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally rich environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, attentive care to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, ensuring safety, supervision, and emotional support.
• Support classroom routines, including feeding, bottle preparation, diapering, and assisting with potty training.
• Engage children in age-appropriate activities such as songs, stories, sensory play, and simple learning experiences.
• Build positive, responsive relationships with children and help maintain a calm, supportive classroom environment.
• Observe children and assist with documenting developmental milestones.
• Communicate with families in a professional, friendly manner regarding daily activities and child well-being.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized classroom spaces and materials.
• Provide scheduled breaks and lunch coverage for classroom teachers.
• Assist with center-wide tasks and transitions to support smooth daily operations.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers in a licensed childcare or early learning setting preferred.
• Understanding of basic child development principles and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families.
• Patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Ability to engage children in meaningful, age-appropriate activities.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to lift and carry children, bend, squat, and stand for extended periods.

Benefits

At Shepherd’s Way Day School, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to excellence in early childhood education.