Assistant Teacher | Early Childhood Education

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
  
  
• Health insurance for eligible employees
  
  
• Paid time off
  
  
• Childcare discounts
  
  
• Professional development and training opportunities
  
  
• Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and leadership roles
  
  
• Established curriculum, classroom materials, and resources
  
  
• A collaborative environment where you're part of a teaching team
  
  
• A job where your work genuinely matters to children and families
  
  

• Be an active part of the classroom. Engage with children during learning activities, play, meals, transitions, outdoor time, and daily routines.
  
  
• Support our L.E.A.P. Curriculum® by helping teachers create fun, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
  
  
• Keep children safe. Practice active supervision and help maintain a clean, organized, nurturing classroom environment.
  
  
• Help with everyday care. Depending on the age group, this may include feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, soothing, and other daily care routines.
  
  
• Build relationships. Get to know the children in your care and help create a classroom where every child feels welcomed and supported.
  
  
• Connect with families. Support positive, professional communication with parents and caregivers about their child's day.
  
  
• Be a great teammate. Work collaboratively with teachers and leadership, communicate openly, accept feedback, and jump in where you're needed.
  
  
• Keep growing. Participate in training and professional development while building your skills as an early childhood educator.
  
  

• Is at least 18 years old
  
  
• Has a High School Diploma or GED
  
  
• Has previous childcare experience or a genuine interest in building a career in early childhood education
  
  
• Has ECE coursework or credentials, or is interested in pursuing them
  
  
• Is dependable and understands that children and teammates count on them to be here
  
  
• Is patient, positive, and able to stay composed in a busy classroom
  
  
• Is comfortable receiving coaching and feedback
  
  
• Enjoys being active and engaged rather than watching from the sidelines
  
  
• Communicates professionally with coworkers and families
  
  
• Can work collaboratively as part of a classroom team
  
  
• Meets all applicable state and federal requirements, including required health and safety training, immunizations, and employment physical requirements
  
  

• Feeding, diapering, dressing, grooming, and assisting with toileting
  
  
• Cleaning and sanitizing classroom materials and spaces
  
  
• Actively supervising children by both sight and sound
  
  
• Standing and walking for extended periods
  
  
• Safely lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds
  
  
• Reaching and stretching with hands and arms
  
  
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and getting up and down from the floor
  
  
• Climbing or balancing when required for job duties
  
  
• Using a stool or ladder when necessary
  
  
• Participating in outdoor activities throughout the year, with temperatures potentially ranging from approximately 20°F with wind chill to 95°F
  
  
• Maintaining the physical and mental alertness necessary for active supervision