Assistant Teacher

Overview

About Children of America (COA). We are a diverse team committed to early childhood education. Our Assistant Teachers execute the curriculum alongside the Lead Teacher in a supportive environment that encourages growth and passion for the field. Our program serves preschool children 6 weeks to 12 years of age, with programs including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After Care and Summer Camp.

We invite you to bring your whole self to work because your unique attributes, perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our team.

Note:
The salary advertised is an estimate, and the final salary will depend on your position, level of education, and experience.

This position interacts daily with the Lead Teacher, children, parents, the management team, and teaching staff.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare
• Flexible in challenging situations
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to build strong relationships
• Commitment to professional development
• Effective decision making
• Must be First Aid/CPR trained
• Must meet all state requirements

• Directly support Lead Teacher in carrying out daily lessons
• Willingness to grow into Lead Teacher roles
• Communicating appropriately/professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to use technology to deliver child progress
• Ensure a safe structured learning environment
• Empathetic to children s emotions and parents  needs
• Present expectations appropriate to the child s age
• Be creative, passionate about your work and have fun

• Accountability:
  We empower self-decision making by accepting responsibility and learning from our mistakes to serve COA s mission, vision, and values
• Collaboration:
  
  We align solutions that understand the needs of our stakeholders to serve COA s mission, vision, and values
• Growth Mindset:
  We view obstacles as opportunities for growth, accepting feedback to enhance development of employees and the organization
• Integrity:
  We consider the impact of decisions and do what s right for all stakeholders
• Consistency:
  We ensure continuity of care to uphold COA s brand and enable stakeholders to have clear expectations of their experience

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

Equal Opportunity employer; COA is a drug-free workplace.

• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Education Administration Programs
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time

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