Assistant Teacher

Southern Payroll Solutions•Fort Walton Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grow With Us is looking for a caring and dedicated Assistant Teacher to join our early childhood education team! If you have a passion for helping young children learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

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

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 any compliance concerns to the Director.
Maintain professionalism in all interactions with children, families, staff, and visitors.
Foster positive relationships with families and colleagues to ensure quality care and education.