Assistant Teacher
21 hours ago
Deer Park
Benefits: • Childcare Benefits, • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Employee discounts, • Free food & snacks, • Health insurance, • Opportunity for advancement, • Tuition assistance, • Vision insurance, • Competitive pay based on your experience and qualifications, • Health insurance options, • Paid time off, • Childcare discounts, • Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities What Makes You a Great Fit, • Passion for Impact: You genuinely care about children’s growth, happiness, and success, • Growth Mindset: You believe every child can learn and thrive — and you’re excited to help them do it What You’ll Do, • Support the Classroom: Work alongside lead teachers to create a fun, welcoming, and engaging learning environment, • Bring Learning to Life: Help implement our L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, adapting activities to meet each child’s needs, • Keep Kids Safe: Maintain a nurturing, secure environment where children can confidently explore and grow, • Connect with Families: Assist in sharing updates on children’s milestones through apps and conversations, • Be a Team Player: Collaborate with staff and leadership to create a positive, thriving center, • Build Relationships: Foster strong, supportive connections with children, families, and coworkers What You’ll Need, • High School Diploma or GED (ECE coursework is a plus!), • At least 18 years old, • Experience in childcare preferred — or a strong passion for early childhood education, • Ability to meet state licensing and health requirements Caregiving Skills That Shine, • Strong awareness and judgment to keep children safe, • Ability to meet daily care needs (feeding, diapering, dressing, etc.), • Positive role model for communication and social skills, • Energy and creativity to keep children engaged and learning, • Standing, walking, and staying active throughout the day, • Lifting up to 40 pounds, • Bending, reaching, and moving around the classroom, • Supervising children by sight and sound at all times