Assistant Teacher – Preschool & Child Care
About The Position
Children of America is hiring an Assistant Teacher at its Lee's Hill school in Spotsylvania. The position is intended for someone starting a teaching career; no prior experience is required. The Assistant Teacher works alongside experienced teachers, supports classroom learning and children's development, and can grow toward a Lead Teacher role. The school serves children from 6 weeks to 12 years old through Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp programs. The role includes carrying out daily lesson plans, helping maintain a safe and positive classroom, supporting children through emotional experiences, communicating with families and teammates, and using a classroom app to document progress and share updates. The employer offers educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarships, a 50% childcare discount, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Hourly pay is $14.00–$16.00, with actual pay depending on experience, skills, location, and internal equity; the role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives. Employment offers are contingent on a successful background check and submission of required state documents.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- A genuine love for working with children.
- Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude, including on busy days.
- Good organization and sound judgment.
- Ability to build relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
- Eagerness to learn and grow into a Lead Teacher role.
- Successful completion of a background check and submission of required state documents are required for a job offer.
Responsibilities
- Help carry out daily lesson plans and bring learning to life.
- Help create a safe, structured, and positive classroom.
- Comfort, encourage, and connect with children through their big feelings.
- Set age-appropriate expectations and support each child's growth.
- Communicate warmly and professionally with parents and teammates.
- Use the classroom app to document children's progress and share updates with families.
- Be creative, have fun, and keep learning.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Life, accident, and disability insurance.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- 50% employee childcare discount.
- Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarships.
- Employee referral bonus and recognition programs.
- Promotion from within.
- Possible eligibility for performance-based incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
