Assistant Teacher - Preschool

What You’ll Do: As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and grow. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include: Assist with daily classroom activities and lesson plans Support the Lead Teacher with engaging, age‑appropriate learning experiences Help maintain a safe, clean, structured, and positive classroom environment Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow teachers Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development Provide patience, encouragement, and empathy when responding to children’s needs Help establish and reinforce age‑appropriate classroom expectations Assist with documenting children’s development and progress Use classroom technology as needed to support documentation and communication Participate in classroom activities, special events, and school programs Bring creativity, energy, and enthusiasm to the classroom every day Learn from experienced educators and continue developing your teaching skills Work toward growing into a Lead Teacher role

What We’re Looking For: We’re looking for someone who ispositive, dependable, patient, and passionate about working with children.

Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Ability to meet applicable state childcare licensing requirements Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers Flexible and adaptable in a fast‑paced classroom environment Willingness to learn and grow professionally Genuine interest inearly childhood education and child development Previous childcare, preschool, daycare, babysitting, teaching, camp, or youth‑program experience is a plus! Grow Your Career With COAYour first step in early childhood education can lead to a long‑term career. At Children of America, we provide opportunities forprofessional development, continued education, and career advancement. If you’re ready to learn and grow, an Assistant Teacher position can be a great pathway toward becoming aLead Teacherand taking the next step in your career. Our Shared Values Accountability– Take ownership, follow through, and learn from every experience. Collaboration– Work together to create the best possible experience for children and families. Growth Mindset– View challenges as opportunities to learn and improve. Integrity– Treat children, families, and coworkers with honesty, respect, and professionalism. Consistency– Provide dependable care and clear expectations for children and families. Compensation$15.03–$16.36 per hour Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This position may also be eligible for performance-based incentives or other applicable benefits. Ready to Start Your Career in Early Childhood Education? If you enjoy working with children, love being part of a team, and are looking for an opportunity tolearn, grow, and make a difference, we’d love to meet you! Children of America is an Equal Opportunity Employerand complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.