Assistant Teacher

The Assistant Teacher, an essential role in advancing our mission, helps to create a nurturing, inclusive and engaging environment where children can safely learn, grow and thrive. Working in close partnership with the Lead Teacher, this position supports the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities that promote the social, physical and intellectual growth of each child. This role offers a valuable opportunity to learn from and be mentored by an experienced Lead Teacher while actively contributing to classroom success. Through this partnership, the Assistant Teacher builds skills in early childhood education while fostering children’s cognitive, social-emotional and physical development, helping to foster confidence in the classroom and a lifelong love for learning. Benefits include:Generous paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays each yearAnnual performance-based salary increasesEmployer-paid dental, vision and life insurance coverageAffordable medical and supplemental benefit options25% discount on childcare for staffAdditional 10% sibling discount on childcareInvestment in professional growth with full financial support for earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialResponsibilities and Duties: Support the Lead Teacher in executing thoughtfully planned curriculum and instruction, ensuring high-quality implementation of all classroom activities.Utilize program tools, resources and training to carry out organizational initiatives with consistency. Foster meaningful, high-quality verbal interactions with children throughout the day to strengthen language development and relationships. Assist in daily classroom routines that serve as opportunities for purposeful engagement and learning. Learn and apply brain-based strategies and guidance from organizational research to support each child’s self-regulation and positive behavior. Maintain a clean, organized and safe classroom environment, ensuring all materials and equipment are well cared for and conducive to learning. Other duties as assigned.Qualifications/ Requirements: High school diploma or equivalentGenuine interest in working with childrenAbility to engage with children in a patient and supportive mannerStrong communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively.Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for long periods throughout the workday with intermittent periods of sitting, walking, and occasional bending, twisting, stooping, reaching and grasping as necessary to carry out essential job duties.Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers and hands to simple movements of feet, legs, and torso as necessary to carry out essential job duties. Lifting and carrying of children and/or objects up to 50 pounds.