Teacher Assistant- Toddlers & Preschool

Benefits:Bonus based on performanceCompany partiesCompetitive salaryFree food & snacksFree uniformsHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementPaid time offSavings bankTraining & developmentFull-Time | $16.00 - $17.50 per hourMonday-Friday NO WEEKENDS!PTO | Paid Holidays | Health Insurance | Paid TrainingChildren may not remember every lesson we teach... but they will always remember how we made them feel.At Over The Rainbow Child Development Center, we are more than a childcare center—we are a family-owned early childhood program dedicated to creating emotionally safe, engaging, and joyful classrooms for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.We are currently looking for a caring, dependable, and professional Teacher Assistant to join our Toddler and Preschool classrooms.If you love working with children, enjoy being part of a supportive team, and want to grow in the field of early childhood education, we would love to meet you.What We OfferPTOPaid holidaysBirthday offHealth insuranceBonusesPaid trainingProfessional development opportunitiesUniforms providedTeam bonding eventsSupportive leadership teamFamily-owned and operated workplaceGrow Your Career With UsWe believe in investing in our team.Through our CDA Apprenticeship Program, qualified team members have the opportunity to earn their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential at no cost while gaining valuable hands-on classroom experience.If you're looking for more than a job and want to build a career in early childhood education, we'll help support your growth.What You’ll Do Help create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment Support children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth Engage children through play, conversation, and hands-on learning Assist Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities and routines Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional classroom Encourage confidence, independence, and kindness in children Work collaboratively as part of a supportive teaching teamYou’ll Thrive Here If You: Create emotional safety for children Bring calm, positive energy into the classroom Take initiative instead of waiting to be told everything Are reliable, professional, and team-oriented Stay teachable and open to growth Truly enjoy connecting with children through play and meaningful interactionThis Position Is NOT For You If: You are inconsistent or unreliable You bring negative energy into the workplace You struggle with professionalism You prefer doing the bare minimum You supervise children more than actively engage with them You become defensive when given feedback or coachingWe are intentional about building a strong, supportive team culture where children and staff feel respected, valued, and encouraged to grow.Qualifications:More than 1 year of childcare experienceStrong communication and classroom engagement skills Reliable attendance and professionalism Genuine passion for early childhood educationAbility to work full-time Monday-FridayAbout Over The RainbowAs a family-owned early childhood program, we believe children learn best through relationships, play, consistency, and caring interactions. We are committed to creating an environment where children feel safe, confident, and loved—and where our teachers feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to grow.