Part Time Assistant Teacher
About this role
Your role
As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your Master Teacher, you will support young learners through meaningful experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth. From hands-on activities and storytelling to everyday learning moments, you will help shape a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to explore the world around them.
What your day looks like:
• Support the Master Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities for the classroom • Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing and ratio requirements • Engage directly with children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time • Observe children and share developmental notes with the Master Teacher • Build relationships with families through warm, consistent daily communication • Assist with classroom documentation including attendance and daily reports
Pay and benefits
Pay: $11.00-$14.00 per hour, based on experience and education.
Full-time employees receive:
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability • 401(k) • 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO • 50 % tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center • Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education • Access to PerkSpot for discounts on major brands and services • Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development
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Requirements
• At least 18 years old • High school diploma or GED • Ability to pass a background check • Genuine care for children and a commitment to their safety and well-being • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with families • Physical ability to meet the demands of working with young children
A degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education and prior experience in a licensed childcare center are a plus, but not required . We hire for character and train for skill.