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Early Education Infant Assistant

California Schools Talent Collaborative·Westminster, California

$23 - $23/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The Early Education Infant Assistant provides care, training, and supervision for infants aged 3 to 18 months in a classroom setting. They assist instructors in implementing developmental programs, maintaining safety standards, and communicating effectively with parents.

Overview Early Education Infant Assistant Monday- Friday Hours

  • 7:30am-4:30pm $22.55 per hour
  • JOB
  • SUMMARY: This position is part of a “temp-to-hire” pathway in partnership with the School District. As a California Schools Talent Collaborative (CSTC) employee, you will be placed at a school site as an Early Education Infant Assistant for an initial period of three months. During this time, you will be expected to apply for an equivalent position with the district and complete the district’s formal hiring process. Upon successful completion of that process and a minimum of three months of service with CSTC, you will be eligible to transition into direct employment with the district. Early Education Infant Assistant will work under the direction of and provide assistance to an Early Education Infant Instructor or other assigned supervisor in the care, training, and supervision of children between the ages of three (3) months and eighteen (18) months. The Early Education Infant Assistant is an entry-level position in the District's Early Education program.
  • Essential
  • JOB
  • DUTIES
  • AND
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide assistance in planning and conducting an effective early education and care program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of children between the ages of three (3) months and eighteen (18) months. This is done based on California Department of Education’s Infant and Toddler Learning and Development Foundations and the goals and philosophy of the Early Education Program. Ensure that childcare routines are carried out in a warm and nurturing manner that is prompt and consistent with good child development practices and principles. This includes routines related to diapering, hand washing, eating, and napping and adult-child interactions. Ensure the safety of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, and regular practice of fire drills and other emergency procedures. Assists in operation of the classroom in compliance with all childcare licensing standards, including Education Code and district policies and procedures. Assists in creation of an open, friendly, and cooperative atmosphere in which children and families feel comfortable and secure. Assists in creation of experiences that promote the emergent development of individual children through twoway interactions and small group engagement activities. Ensure that parents receive adequate information about their child's experiences from the Early Education Infant Instructor through daily oral and written communications. Supports the maintenance of daily observational records designed to evaluate each individual infant and promote optimum development. Promote and nurture parent-child bonding and relationships. Greet infants and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each morning. Assists in providing individualized daily care to each infant, including but not limited to diapering every 2 hours, changing soiled clothing, and feeding on demand in a warm nurturing manner. Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and report these signs immediately to supervisors and child protective services (CPS). Assists in writing observations for the Desired Results Developmental Profile assessment and help to assist in maintenance of records on each child's progress according to the child's age and development. Provides first-aid and cares for ill or injured students, as necessary. Work as a member of a team to ensure continuity and a high standard of quality in all classrooms in the center. Attends conferences and in-service training programs as directed. Performs clerical duties as assigned. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
  • Qualifications
  • AND
  • EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. A minimum of 48 semester/60 Quarter College Units or pass NCLB test 6 college semester units in early childhood education which must include a 3-unit course in the care and education of infants. An additional 6 college semester units in early childhood education within twelve months of employment. At least 6months of demonstrated experience working with children 3-months to 5 years of age. Proficiency in Vietnamese is preferred but not required.

Note

All course work must be completed with a “C” or better from a regionally accredited college. Early childhood courses must include childhood growth & development or human growth and development; child/family/community or child and family relations; and programs/curriculum.

OTHER

RESPONSIBILITIES: Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting). Provide a clear TB test.

Must have up to date immunization records: MMR, T-DAP, Proof of influenza or Waiver Must be certified in First Aid and CPR within 30 days of employment.

WORKING

Conditions:

ENVIRONMENT: Indoor/outdoor Classroom and Playground environment.

Moderate noise (examples: typical school noise with children at play).

Physical

Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as being able to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and move rapidly. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds and sometimes lift and/or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

Must be available M-F for the entire shift schedule. Must apply to an equivalent School District position upon hire by CSTC as part of the temp-to-perm pathway. COMPUTER SKILLS: Word processing Use typical office equipment, E-mail, and Internet software. Web browsing and electronic file management. Zoom, Google Classroom, and other digital platforms. Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. #WSD

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with 48 college units or a passing NCLB test score, including specific early childhood education coursework. Additionally, at least 6 months of experience working with children aged 3 months to 5 years is required.

  • high school
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Assessment
  • CPR
  • Supervision
  • Nurturing
  • Feeding
  • Diapering
  • Childcare
  • First aid
  • Emergency procedures
  • Clerical duties
  • Classroom management
  • Early childhood education
  • Observational record keeping

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$23 - $23/hr
Location
Westminster, California
Posted
Aug 7, 2026
Closes
Aug 5, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

California Schools Talent Collaborative

California Schools Talent Collaborative is bringing best-in-class staffing practices from high-volume fortune 500 staffing industries to K-12 education, the largest employer in the nation. Find out how the Talent Collaborative can hire, train, and retain staff for your school,...

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IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
TypePublic Company
Size2-10 employees
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Infant assistant roles stay competitive in California

In California, early education infant assistant roles are often in steady demand because centers need staff who can support infant and toddler classrooms while meeting state and program qualification standards. Competition tends to focus on candidates with the required education units, early childhood coursework, and recent hands-on experience with children ages 3 months to 5 years. Before applying, confirm your transcripts or NCLB test documentation are ready; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time.

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