Janet Ondieki
JBMDL,New Jersey
Summary
Dedicated early childhood educator with experience at KinderCare Learning Centers, skilled in fostering infant development through age-appropriate activities and positive reinforcement. Proficient in sanitation procedures and parent-teacher communication, I create nurturing environments that promote safety and emotional growth, ensuring each child's unique needs are met effectively.
Experienced with creating nurturing and developmentally appropriate environments for infants. Utilizes effective communication and observation to tailor activities that promote growth. Strong understanding of early childhood education principles ensures supportive and enriching learning atmosphere.
Knowledgeable Desired Position with solid foundation in early childhood education and child development. Developed engaging curriculum and fostered nurturing environments for infants, enhancing their cognitive and social skills. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving abilities to support individual learning needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infants Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to promote desirable behavior among infants.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including storytelling, music, and visual aids, to stimulate infant curiosity and interest in learning.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational games.
- Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Assessed developmental milestones and provided regular updates to parents on their child''s progress.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for infants to promote healthy eating habits from an early age.
- Conducted regular observations and evaluations of infant growth, adjusting lesson plans as needed based on developmental progress.
- Improved communication skills among infants by incorporating sign language into daily routines.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans for infant care.
- Fostered independence by encouraging self-help skills such as feeding, dressing, and toileting.
- Established clear expectations for infant behavior using age-appropriate boundaries.
- Organized events and activities that encouraged parent involvement in the classroom community.
- Tailored lessons according to each infant''s individual needs, ensuring optimal learning opportunities for all children in the class.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
Assistant Infants Teacher
Goddard School
Trenton Nj
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within early childhood education.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when responding to changing classroom needs or unexpected situations, ensuring the well-being of all infants under care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities by implementing predictable routines and providing gentle guidance to infants as needed.
- Improved classroom organization by creating visually appealing and accessible learning stations tailored to infants'' interests and developmental levels.
- Fostered social-emotional growth among infants by modeling appropriate behaviors such as sharing toys or taking turns during group playtime activities.
- Promoted a safe and nurturing environment for infants, regularly checking play areas for potential hazards.
- Established strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about their child''s progress and any concerns that arose.
- Maintained accurate records of infant attendance, meal consumption, diaper changes, and other required documentation for licensing purposes.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Childtime
Moorestown, NJ
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Utilized a variety of teaching techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and create an inclusive learning atmosphere for all students.
- Supported children''s emotional and social development through positive reinforcement and open communication strategies.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop individualized lesson plans for each child, focusing on their unique needs and abilities.
- Enhanced toddler learning by incorporating age-appropriate activities and sensory play into daily curriculum.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
La Petite Academy LCG
Orange Park, FL
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Built trust among toddlers and their families by maintaining consistent communication about daily activities, upcoming events, and any concerns that arose.
- Facilitated imaginative play experiences by providing a wide variety of materials and resources for children to explore independently or collaboratively as a group.
- Continually reflected on personal teaching practices, seeking feedback from colleagues and supervisors to identify areas for improvement or growth in order to better serve the needs of young learners.
- Conducted regular assessments of each child''s progress, sharing observations with lead teacher and parents during conferences.
- Developed strong partnerships with fellow educators, administrators, and support staff to ensure the overall success of the classroom environment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Worked closely with lead teacher to monitor students'' developmental milestones while identifying potential areas for growth or intervention when necessary.
- Fostered strong relationships with families through open communication channels and participation in school events.
- Contributed to a positive classroom culture by modeling respect, empathy, cooperation, and kindness toward all children at all times.
- Encouraged gross motor skill development through structured games and outdoor activities designed specifically for toddlers'' physical abilities.
- Empowered young learners by guiding them towards independence in self-help tasks such as dressing themselves or cleaning up after snack time.
Caregiver
Neema Rehabilitation Center
Kenya Afric
2020 - 09.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
GED - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Marani High
Kenya04.2025
Skills
- First aid training
- Patience and empathy
- Safety awareness
- Housekeeping skills
- Infant CPR certification
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Sanitation procedures
- Recordkeeping skills
- Activity planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Child development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Curriculum planning
- Early childhood development
- Motor skills development
- Feeding techniques
- Documentation requirements
- Sleep promotion
- Area of study instruction
- Communication development
- Creative lesson planning
- Baby sign language
Certification
CNA license
DCF
infants CPR
BLS CPR
Languages
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Infants Teacher
Goddard School
05.2025 - 07.2025
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Childtime
02.2025 - 04.2025
Assistant Toddler Teacher
La Petite Academy LCG
07.2024 - 02.2025
Infants Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Caregiver
Neema Rehabilitation Center
2020 - 09.2023
GED - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Marani High