Childcare Assistant Teacher

The Assistant Teacher supports the Classroom Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for preschool-aged children. This role assists with daily classroom activities, supervision, and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum while promoting children’s social-emotional growth and independence. The Assistant Teacher helps maintain classroom routines, supports family relationships, and ensures a clean, organized, and compliant learning environment.

Key Focus Areas:

• Health & Safety
  • Supervise children and maintain a safe, clean environment
  • Follow health, hygiene, and safety procedures
• Social-Emotional Support
  • Support positive behavior and interactions
  • Encourage inclusion and emotional development
• Curriculum Support
  • Assist with learning activities and lesson plans
  • Support play, language, and skill development
• Classroom Routines
  • Help maintain daily schedules and transitions
• Family Engagement
  • Communicate with families and share updates
  • Build positive, professional relationships
• Professionalism
  • Work as part of a team
  • Attend trainings and follow policies
• Recordkeeping & Reporting
  • Assist with documentation and child records
  • Follow reporting requirements
• Communication
  • Communicate clearly with staff and families
  • Stay updated on program information

Work hours: Monday - Friday 8 Hours between 7:00am-5:00pm (part year August-May)

The anticipated start date for this position is August 3, 2026.

Reports to: Childcare Coordinator

Supervises: None

Minimum Requirement:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
• Working towards a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is encouraged within the first two years of employment

Starting Salary:

High School Diploma/GED: $19.53

CDA: $20.89

Associate’s Degree: $22.35

There is a 10-step wage scale built into this position that occurs annually.

This is a non-exempt position with a 90-day introductory period.

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