Assistant Childcare Teacher

Southern Payroll Solutions • Ensley, FL

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About The Position

Grow With Us is seeking a caring, dedicated Assistant Teacher to support young children’s learning, growth, and well-being in a nurturing early childhood education environment. The role supports children’s developmental progress, classroom routines, age-appropriate learning, personal care, meals, and a safe, organized classroom. The Assistant Teacher also helps maintain staff-child ratios, follows applicable standards, and works professionally with classroom teams and families.

Requirements

• Must meet all state licensing and background screening requirements.
• Ability to follow schedules, classroom routines, and state regulations.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with young children in an early learning environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and support each child’s developmental progress through daily documentation and assessments.
• Follow the classroom’s daily schedule to ensure consistency and smooth operation.
• Implement age-appropriate learning activities that promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
• Create and maintain an organized, welcoming, and safe classroom environment.
• Prepare engaging materials for play and exploration.
• Assist with diapering, toileting, and hygiene routines as needed.
• Support meal and snack preparation while following food safety and CDC guidelines.
• Perform daily cleaning and safety checks to maintain a clean and healthy classroom.
• Provide classroom coverage and support to maintain staff-child ratios at all times.
• Stay up to date with State of Florida, ELC, OEL, and DCF standards.
• Support classroom teams and communicate compliance concerns to the Director.
• Maintain professionalism in interactions with children, families, staff, and visitors.
• Foster positive relationships with families and colleagues to ensure quality care and education.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance may be included in the benefits package for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan may be included in the benefits package for eligible full-time employees.
• Paid time off and paid holidays may be included in the benefits package for eligible full-time employees.
• Free childcare.
• Training reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Employee referral incentives.
• Teacher appreciation programs.
• Classroom décor allowances.
• Career development support and TEACH program sponsorships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed