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About the Role
Join Children of America (COA) as an Assistant Teacher and become part of a supportive team where you can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children every day. At COA, we believe our people are what make our organization special. You'll work alongside experienced educators in a positive, team-oriented environment where your ideas, experiences, and passion for working with children are valued.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily classroom activities and lesson plans
- Support the Lead Teacher with engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences
- Help maintain a safe, clean, structured, and positive classroom environment
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow teachers
- Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members
- Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Provide patience, encouragement, and empathy when responding to children's needs
- Help establish and reinforce age-appropriate classroom expectations
- Assist with documenting children's development and progress
- Use classroom technology as needed to support documentation and communication
- Participate in classroom activities, special events, and school programs
- Bring creativity, energy, and enthusiasm to the classroom every day
- Learn from experienced educators and continue developing your teaching skills
- Work toward growing into a Lead Teacher role
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to meet applicable state childcare licensing requirements
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
- Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced classroom environment
- Willingness to learn and grow professionally
- Genuine interest in early childhood education and child development
- Previous childcare, preschool, daycare, babysitting, teaching, camp, or youth-program experience is a plus!
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $15.03–$16.36 per hour
Benefits
- 50% employee childcare discount
- Career advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to grow into a Lead Teacher role
- Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships
- Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Ongoing professional development and training
About the Company
- Children of America is a nationally accredited early childhood education organization with 65+ locations across 18 states.
- Our programs serve children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp.
- Our culture encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work. We believe that your unique perspectives and experiences make our team stronger.
Equal Opportunity
- Children of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.