Infant-Toddler Assistant Teacher - Berkeley Campus

Role Mission

Rocky Mountain Prep believes that childcare and school are synonymous, early learning takes many shapes and forms, and relationships matter. These three foundational beliefs guide all that we do. We offer an innovative approach to childcare by keeping relationships at the core of what we do. Our children age up together in a cohort, and we strive to keep them with the same teacher from their entry with us at 12 weeks until they move into preschool programs at three years old. Our teachers are responsible for providing high-quality care and implementing developmentally appropriate curricular plans. You will focus deeply on building relationships with children and families and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment as you manage the day-to-day needs of the classroom. You will also foster and maintain strong professional relationships within the school community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and responsive learning environment for infants and toddlers between the ages of 12 weeks and three years
• Partner with lead teachers and other assistant teachers to supervise and care for a classroom of children
• Support with meals and cleanup, diaper changes and toileting, and individualized rest and play
• Engage with children during lessons and provide age-appropriate, enriching activities to foster curiosity and support growth
• Possess a growth mindset to maintain professional relationships with staff and families effectively
• Collaborate with families to understand the daily care needs of individual children and develop and follow a classroom care schedule to meet those needs
• Keep accurate, concise records
• Hold conferences and events with families to share information regarding child growth and development, as well as partner together to plan ahead
• Communicate with families daily, both in person and through Brightwheel
• Ensure compliance with all requirements, conforming to health, safety, state, and licensing guidelines
• Engage meaningfully in ongoing training and professional development as needed to stay current with center requirements and develop best practices
• Follow all center policies and procedures, including maintaining an up-to-date PDIS profile and professional development plan
• Follow procedures to open or close classrooms at designated times and flexibly assist in another classroom as needed

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and hold children and sustain daily activities including walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, bending, and crouching
• A deep understanding of babies and toddlers, and a love for working with them
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Pass a background check
• Reliable transportation
• Current immunization record and physician health screen
• History of working with infants and toddlers and understanding of child development
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability Insurance (RMP covers short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Staff members can also select optional long-term coverage.)
• Life Insurance (optional up to $100k - additional options through PERA)
• Retirement (PERA 401k - RMP does not match contributions at this time)
• Paid-Time-Off (Personal/Sick leave)