Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher – Early Childhood Education

$16.00–$19.00/hour | Career Growth | 50% Employee Childcare Discount | Benefits

Children of America (COA) is looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Assistant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with children and wants to build a rewarding career in early childhood education.

As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work alongside experienced educators to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Whether you're beginning your career in childcare or looking for an opportunity to grow your experience,
COA provides training, support, and opportunities for career advancement.

• Assist with implementing daily lesson plans and engaging classroom activities
• Create a safe, nurturing, structured, and positive learning environment
• Engage children in age-appropriate learning, play, and developmental activities
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and families
• Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members
• Assist with documenting children's development and progress
• Utilize technology to maintain classroom documentation and child progress reports
• Establish and maintain age-appropriate classroom expectations and routines
• Support classroom cleanliness, organization, and safety
• Work closely with Lead Teachers and school leadership
• Provide individualized support based on children's developmental needs
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities
• Bring creativity, energy, patience, and enthusiasm to the classroom each day
• Demonstrate a willingness to grow into a Lead Teacher role

• Love working with children and helping them learn and grow
• Are patient, dependable, caring, and enthusiastic
• Enjoy being part of a team and supporting your coworkers
• Want to build a career in early childhood education
• Are comfortable working in a busy, active classroom environment
• Communicate well with children, families, and team members
• Are organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities
• Are eager to learn and develop professionally
• Want a company where you can grow your career from within

• High School Diploma or GED
• A genuine passion for working with children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing classroom needs
• Commitment to professional growth and development
• Previous experience working with children is a plus

At Children of America, we believe in developing our people and providing opportunities to grow.

The Assistant Teacher role is an excellent way to gain valuable experience in early childhood education, child development, classroom management, family communication, and teaching while building the skills needed to advance your career.

Many of our team members grow from Assistant Teacher to Lead Teacher and into future leadership opportunities.

• Internal Career Advancement Opportunities
• 50% Employee Childcare Discount
• Educational Assistance/Reimbursement
• T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Partnerships
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)
• Life, Accident & Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities

At COA, we believe great schools start with great people.

Our programs serve children from 6 weeks through 12…