Childcare Center Assistant Teacher

About This Role

The Assistant Teacher partners with their co‑teacher and the program director to create a safe, consistent and nurturing environment for all children. Responsibilities include classroom support in carrying out age‑appropriate activities, executing lesson plans, maintaining classroom hygiene, and assisting with daily routines like feeding and diapering. The assistant teacher assists the other program staff in implementing a quality educational program and assists in developing positive relationships with both the children and their families.

The Assistant Teacher observes and documents children’s interests and progress, and relays that information back to families and co‑teachers. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate play‑based learning activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of their co‑teacher and program director.

• Assist in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum activities and encourage child participation
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials
• Maintain frequent communications with families through informal discussions and daily reports
• Encourage self‑help and good hygiene through behavior modeling
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center
• Follow all center policies and state regulations
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement

• Experience working with children
• Reliable transportation to and from the center
• High energy
• Ability to work well with others and in a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• A basic understanding of child development
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Must clear full background check and complete medical statement prior to start date