Childcare Teacher​/Assistant Teacher

PAY: $13-$18/hour

----
- SCHEDULE:

Full-Time, Monday - Friday

Imaginative Beginnings Early Learning Center is seeking a full-time Childcare Teacher / Assistant Teacher to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children, wants hands-on experience in childcare, and is interested in growing in the field of early childhood education.

We are hiring for Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre‑K classrooms. Classroom placement is based on experience, interests, and current center needs.

Typical schedule:

Most positions follow a consistent daytime schedule (for example, 8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m.) within center hours of 5:30 a.m.

-5:30 p.m.

• Reggio-inspired, play-based early childhood environment
• Supportive leadership and collaborative classroom teams
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Childcare Discount and Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Professional Development and growth opportunities

As a Childcare Teacher / Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside classroom leaders to provide a safe, nurturing, engaging environment and support children throughout their daily routines and learning experiences.

• Support the Lead Teacher with daily classroom activities and routines
• Help prepare and facilitate developmentally appropriate learning and play activities
• Supervise children during play, learning, meals, outdoor time, and transitions
• Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and nurturing classroom environment
• Assist with classroom documentation and daily records
• Communicate respectfully with families and team members
• Follow state licensing requirements and center policies
• Work collaboratively with classroom and center leadership to support consistent program quality

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to complete required trainings, including CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention

• Previous experience working with children, including childcare, daycare, preschool, school, camp, or similar settings
• Interest in early childhood education or child development
• CDA (Child Development Associate)
• Dependable, patient, caring, and team-oriented attitude

No formal childcare experience is required - we will train the right candidate who is dependable, caring, and eager to learn.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs
• Ability to actively supervise children throughout the day

Reasonable accommodations are available.

This position is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working with young children, values relationships and play-based learning, and wants a stable role in early childhood education. Depending on classroom placement, you may work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or Pre‑K children.