Teacher Assistant- Toddlers & Preschool

Benefits:Bonus based on performanceCompany partiesCompetitive salaryFree food & snacksFree uniformsHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementPaid time offSavings bankTraining & development Full-Time | $16.00 - $17.50 per hour Monday-Friday NO WEEKENDS! PTO | Paid Holidays | Health Insurance | Paid Training Children 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 workplace Grow Your Career With Us We 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 DoHelp create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environmentSupport children's social, emotional, and developmental growthEngage children through play, conversation, and hands-on learningAssist Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities and routinesBuild positive relationships with children, families, and coworkersHelp maintain a clean, organized, and professional classroomEncourage confidence, independence, and kindness in childrenWork collaboratively as part of a supportive teaching team You'll Thrive Here If You:Create emotional safety for childrenBring calm, positive energy into the classroomTake initiative instead of waiting to be told everythingAre reliable, professional, and team-orientedStay teachable and open to growthTruly enjoy connecting with children through play and meaningful interaction This Position Is NOT For You If:You are inconsistent or unreliableYou bring negative energy into the workplaceYou struggle with professionalismYou prefer doing the bare minimumYou supervise children more than actively engage with themYou become defensive when given feedback or coaching We 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 skillsReliable attendance and professionalismGenuine passion for early childhood educationAbility to work full-time Monday-Friday About Over The Rainbow As 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.