Assistant Teacher (Toddlers)

Otter Learning Career • Summerville, SC

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About The Position

The Assistant Teacher works with toddlers as part of a team that inspires children to become lifelong learners through a play-based curriculum. Teachers plan, direct, and participate in age-appropriate activities that support children's intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development. They help prepare children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education and assist with daily care, including feeding, changing, and nap time. The role also involves communicating with parents and team members through the Classroom Management system and supporting classroom management or requests from the Assistant Director or Director. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, and includes career growth and in-house training opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of previous experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and participate in age-appropriate activities that promote children's intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development.
• Use the provided curriculum to help prepare children for kindergarten and ease them into organized education.
• Assist with daily care, including feeding, changing, and nap time.
• Maintain interactive, open communication with parents and team members using the Classroom Management system.
• Assist Lead Teachers with classroom management or fulfill requests made by the Assistant Director or Director.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on region, education, and experience.
• Health, dental, vision, voluntary life, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Referral bonus.
• In-house training.
• Mobility bonus for working at another location.
• Tuition discount for employees' own children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED