About Us

First Friends was established in 1988 and is a small, privately owned center with a philosophy that learning through play should be an integral part of every child's development.

Job Description

As an infant room assistant, you would be responsible for assisting the lead teacher with caring for the babies. This might include feeding bottles, food, diaper changes, and just playing with them to encourage their growth and development.

Job Responsibilities

Assist lead teacher with meeting the individual needs of 8 babies between 3 and 22 months of age
Bottle feed, spoon feed, and supervise children who are being introduced to finger foods
Change diapers and rock babies to sleep as needed
Chart children's meals, naps, diapering schedule, and overall daily mood
Assist lead teacher with recording observations of children as they meet milestones
Sing to, read to, play with, and hold babies
Be a team player with co-workers
Nurturing, energetic, and patient personality
Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Must be willing to acquire pediatric first aid/CPR training
Job Requirements

8:00am to 5:00pm with 1 hour break
High school diploma (CDA or AA in ECE/EL Ed preferred but not required)
Some experience in childcare setting preferred but not required
1-2 years experience with infants 3 months- 22 months

BENEFITS:

Paid sick/personal/vacation/ holidays
Health benefits (full time employees)
Retirement plan
Tuition assistance
Mentorship program
Center promotes positive interactions among staff members
Salary varies based on experience/qualifications
Yearly wage increases based on merit and availability of funds

Apply today and checkout our website for more information at www.firstfriendschildcare.com