Assistant Teacher- VA
About The Position
Children of America is seeking an Assistant Teacher to work alongside a team of educators in a supportive environment focused on professional growth and early childhood education. The organization serves children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age through Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp programs. The role interacts daily with children, parents, management, and teaching staff to support a collaborative and positive learning environment. The Assistant Teacher carries out daily lesson plans, helps maintain a safe and structured classroom, communicates with families and colleagues, and uses technology to document and deliver child progress reports. The position emphasizes empathy, age-appropriate expectations, creativity, engagement, and willingness to develop toward a Lead Teacher role. Job offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check and submission of required state documents.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
- Flexible and adaptable in challenging situations.
- Commitment to professional growth.
- Successful completion of a background check and submission of required state documents are conditions of a job offer.
Responsibilities
- Carry out daily lesson plans.
- Assist in creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
- Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members.
- Use technology to document and deliver child progress reports.
- Show empathy toward children's emotions and parents' needs.
- Present age-appropriate expectations for children.
- Be creative, passionate, and engaged in the work.
- Demonstrate willingness to grow into a Lead Teacher role.
Benefits
- Internal career advancement opportunities.
- 50% employee childcare discount.
- Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships.
- Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- May be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
