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Infant, Toddler & Preschool Assistant Teachers

1/7/2026

The role involves assisting in the welfare, health, and safety of children, as well as executing classroom and outdoor activities. Additional responsibilities include supervising mealtime and bathroom activities, attending staff meetings, and cleaning the center.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Little People's College (L.P. College, Inc) proudly serves six childcare centers throughout Dartmouth, New Bedford and growing. At Little People’s College, we are much more than a traditional childcare. We strive to create a relaxed, trusting, and caring atmosphere. Whether a child is in an infant/toddler, preschool, or school-age program, or in need of before or after-school care, all children are encouraged to pursue their interests, develop friendships, and grow in confidence, independence, and respect for themselves and others. We take pride in offering dedicated and well-trained childcare staff who are eager to challenge and support your child as they develop a love for creative learning at the infant/toddler or preschool level, as well as enhancing the education of our school-age children. All of our infant/toddler, preschool programs are NAEYC accredited. Our curriculum is continuously reviewed and updated to meet the latest changes to local, state, and national requirements. We provide training throughout the year and consistently exceed state requirements.

About the Role

Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS

Responsibilities:

Assisting in the welfare, health, and safety of the children.
Knowing the number of children in the group to which they are assigned.
Assisting in executing all classroom and outdoor activities.
Welcomes each child as he/she arrives or leaves.
Assisting in mealtime activities.
Bathroom and hand washing supervision.
Attends staff meetings.
Assists in cleaning center thoroughly (including cleaning bathrooms and floors)
Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements:

Excellent communication skills with teachers, children, parents and other childcare workers.
Ability to be patient and understanding when working with children and interacting with parents.
Must participate in 20 hours per year of training through workshops, courses, conferences, and all in-service training relating to early childhood education.
Ensures and maintains the PQ Registry is up to date.
Submit and pass background check.
Obtain certification in CPR and First-Aid within 6 months of employment; must be maintained by obtaining recertification as necessary.
Patient, compassionate attitude with a friendly, energetic disposition.

Key Skills

Communication SkillsPatienceUnderstandingChildcareSafetyHealthCleaningTeamworkMealtime SupervisionBathroom SupervisionTrainingCompassionEnergetic Disposition