Infant / Toddler Assistant Teacher Floater
About This Role
Lake Dillon Preschool in Dillon, CO is seeking a qualified Infant / Toddler Assistant Teacher Floater to work with Infant / Toddler (0–2) in a center-based, early head start environment. This position requires no formal credential — just relevant experience.
The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher plays a vital role in creating a nurturing, joyful, and well-organized classroom environment. Collaborating closely with the Lead Teacher, this position assists with implementing curriculum, daily routines, and classroom organization to ensure every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to learn.
Assistant Teachers possess a deep understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, using this knowledge to design engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. They foster a warm, stimulating atmosphere where toddlers are encouraged to explore, build confidence, and develop independence.
Strong communication and teamwork are essential to this role. Assistant Teachers build trusting relationships with children, families, and team members, follow the guidance of the Lead Teacher, and partner with families to support each child's success.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative classroom environment by modeling best practices, assisting team members, and following the guidance of the Lead Teacher.
- Assist in implementing engaging classroom curriculum using developmentally appropriate practices that actively engage children and support their social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development.
- Observe, document, and assess child development under the guidance of the Lead Teacher.
- Perform daily caregiving routines, including diapering, toileting assistance, handwashing, and feeding, in accordance with health, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
- Help build partnerships with families by communicating daily updates, supporting progress tracking, and assisting with parent-teacher interactions as directed by the Lead Teacher.
- Assist in maintaining daily classroom operations that meet Colorado licensing, health, and safety requirements.
- Contribute to a healthy, safe, and nurturing classroom environment by supporting hygiene, cleanliness, supervision, and security standards.
- Demonstrate flexibility in daily job assignments and classroom responsibilities, adjusting duties and schedules as needed to support classroom operations, staffing needs, and the overall success of the program.
- Ensure compliance with state licensing and quality improvement requirements by maintaining an active and accurate Professional Development Information System (PDIS) account.
- Pursue ongoing professional development, maintaining a personal growth plan to support continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Ability to work well with others.
- Must pass health screening.
- Commitment to a minimum of 15 hours professional development each year.
- High energy.
- Must clear full background check.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- PDIS Credential Level 1 (or PD Plan to complete).
- High School Diploma/GED.
Benefits
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
No credentials required for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Infant / Toddler Assistant Teacher Floater role pays $21 to $25/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Lake Dillon Preschool located?
Lake Dillon Preschool is located at 200 Village Place, Dillon, CO