Assistant Teacher

NHA Careers•Olathe, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Childcare Assistant Teacher to join the North Olathe team at New Horizon Academy! We are looking for assistants in the following classrooms: Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, and Float. All applicants MUST have a positive work ethic and a team-centered attitude, be willing to learn and grow as an educator, and enjoy working with children. Previous childcare experience is preferred. New Horizon Academy is now an officially registered apprenticeship program through Kansas Works, offering a high-quality, supported pathway to advance your career while earning wages. This program allows you to earn while you learn, build real skills with real support, and provides a clear path to advancement. No experience is needed, just commitment. The program is built on equity and opportunity, and you'll gain professional credentials, increased confidence and classroom mastery, higher earning potential, and a long-term career in early childhood education. Your career in early childhood education starts here — and we’re excited to grow with you. You'll love teaching with us, just as our children will love learning with you! If you want to inspire, encourage, and celebrate a child's love of learning every day, come join our team! As a New Horizon Academy educator, you will delight in our beautifully equipped classrooms, have support and encouragement from our knowledgeable support staff, and be a brain-builder who will help shape the leaders of tomorrow! For over fifty years, New Horizon Academy has been the leader in early care and education. Our company fosters a culture of continuous improvement, which means that every decision we make is based on what's best for children and our staff. We are passionate advocates for additional childhood resources at the national, state, and local level. There are opportunities for growth and development through scholarships and tuition reimbursement. Research shows that a child's first five years are the most important for social and emotional brain development, which is why the work we do is so essential! We are looking for someone who meets or exceeds state qualifications for the listed position, has previous experience in Early Childhood Education or a related field of work, must meet position qualification requirements as outlined by the state department guidelines, can satisfy the Applicant Background Study required by state regulations, can provide proof of identity and eligibility to legally work in the United States, has the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations, and has the ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and staff as well as to understand state licensing regulations and company policies.

Requirements

Must be able to work a flexible, part-time or full-time schedule, Monday-Friday between the hours of 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Must have a positive work ethic and a team-centered attitude
Must be willing to learn and grow as an educator
Must enjoy working with children
Must meet or exceed state qualifications for the listed position
Must meet position qualification requirements as outlined by the state department guidelines
Must be able to satisfy the Applicant Background Study required by state regulations
Must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to legally work in the United States
Must have the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and staff
Must be able to understand state licensing regulations and company policies

Nice To Haves

Previous childcare experience preferred
Previous experience in Early Childhood Education or related field of work

Responsibilities

Assist in classrooms (Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Float)
Work a flexible schedule, part-time or full-time, Monday-Friday between 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Learn and grow as an educator
Work effectively with children, families, and staff
Adhere to state licensing regulations and company policies