Full-Time Preschool Assistant Teacher- no nights or weekends
About The Position
Discovery Kidzone is seeking a full-time Preschool Assistant Teacher to work alongside the Lead Teacher and help create a safe, engaging, and supportive classroom. The role supports preschool-aged children's learning through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. The employer provides training and ongoing support, and no previous experience is required. The position involves supporting children's development and daily classroom activities, supervising children throughout the day, helping prepare and organize learning materials, communicating daily updates with families as directed, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe classroom. The assistant teacher follows health, safety, and state licensing requirements and works collaboratively with teachers and staff. Compensation is based on education and experience. Eligible full-time employees may receive competitive hourly pay, performance bonuses, insurance options, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and sick leave, professional development and continuing education, employee childcare discounts, and career-growth opportunities. The posting specifies no nights or weekends.
Requirements
- Interest in early childhood education and child development.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Patient, dependable, and positive attitude.
- Ability to create a warm and supportive learning environment.
- CPR and First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to complete all required state licensing trainings.
Nice To Haves
- Previous childcare or preschool experience is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom routines and activities.
- Support children's learning through play, art, music, storytelling, movement, and hands-on experiences.
- Encourage children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Foster positive relationships and help children develop confidence and independence.
- Supervise children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, naps, and transitions.
- Assist with classroom organization and preparation of learning materials.
- Observe children's progress and communicate daily updates with families as directed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
- Follow health, safety, and state licensing requirements.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and staff to provide a positive learning experience.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay; compensation is based on education and experience.
- Performance bonus opportunities of up to an additional $2.00 per hour.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off and sick leave.
- Paid professional development and continuing education.
- Employee childcare discounts.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
- Training and ongoing support.
- Supportive, collaborative, and engaging workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
