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Assistant Teacher- Early Childhood

Children of America
  • Appleton, WI
  • $13–$15 Per Hour
5 days ago

Job Description

Assistant Teacher – $13–$15/Hour | 50% Childcare Discount | Career Growth

Children of America (COA) is hiring Assistant Teachers!

Are you looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference in children's lives while building your career? Whether you're starting your career in Early Childhood Education or already have experience working with children, Children of America provides a supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and develop your skills.

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

Why You'll Love Working at COA

  • $13.00–$15.00 per hour
  • 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, and vision insurance
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities to learn and grow in Early Childhood Education

Career Growth | Employee Childcare Discount | Supportive Team Environment

About Children of America

Children of America is a nationally accredited early childhood education provider with 65+ locations across 18 states.

Our programs serve children from 6 weeks through 12 years old, including:

  • Infant
  • Toddler
  • Preschool
  • Pre-K
  • Before & After School Care
  • Summer Camp

We believe our people are what make COA special. We encourage our teachers to bring their whole selves to work and share their ideas, creativity, and passion for working with children.

What You'll Do

As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work closely with Lead Teachers and the school team to provide a positive and engaging classroom experience.

You'll:

  • Assist with daily classroom activities and lesson plans
  • Help create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment
  • Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
  • Engage children in age-appropriate learning activities and play
  • Build positive relationships with children and their families
  • Communicate professionally with parents, teachers, and management
  • Assist with documenting children's development and progress
  • Help maintain consistent classroom routines and expectations
  • Respond to children's individual needs with patience and empathy
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom
  • Work collaboratively with your teaching team
  • Follow health, safety, and state licensing requirements
  • Learn and grow your skills with the goal of advancing into a Lead Teacher position

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are positive, dependable, patient, and passionate about working with children.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to work effectively with children, families, and coworkers
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Flexible and adaptable in a busy classroom environment
  • Commitment to providing high-quality care and education
  • Willingness to grow professionally and pursue advancement opportunities

Previous childcare experience is a plus, but we're committed to helping the right candidate learn and grow.

Start Your Career in Early Childhood Education

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get started in childcare, gain classroom experience, pursue Early Childhood Education, or take the next step toward becoming a Lead Teacher.

At COA, you don't have to stay in the same role. We provide opportunities to learn, develop your skills, and advance your career within our schools.

If you enjoy working with children and want a job where you can grow while making a difference every day, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today and start your career with Children of America!

Pay: $13.00–$15.00 per hour
Final compensation is based on experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity. This position may also be eligible for performance-based incentives and/or additional benefits.

Children of America is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.



Numbers & Facts

LocationAppleton, WI
IndustryEducation
Salary$13–$15 Per Hour
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded1998
Websitehttp://www.childrenofamerica.com/

About Company

Overview

At Children of America, our employees are the fuel that helps our company run. Working for us is an opportunity for you to achieve success and career goals. We are committed to making you feel important and part of a team. You will have the chance to work in a fun environment while learning and developing skills to fuel your future. Our deep commitment to the families we serve, community involvement, and high-quality early education are some of the many reasons why so many early education professionals have chosen to join the Children of America family. Established in 1997, Children of America has grown to be one of the nation's most respected childcare organizations providing early childhood education and development programs. Our “exclusive curriculum” is one-of-a- kind and focuses on the development of the total child – physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. We provide a safe, nurturing, learning-friendly environment in which infants and children can develop to their full potential. Further, we recognize that each child is unique, with talents, abilities, interests, and needs unlike any other. Our staff members understand and respect this individuality, and are dedicated to fostering self-esteem and self-awareness. We at Children of America strongly believe in providing stimulating curricula and enriching, individualized experiences in order to promote the academic and social development of each child.

Benefits

Children of America provides more than just day care, we offer early childhood educational programs that promote school readiness and a lifetime love of learning. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes:

  • DISCOUNTED CHILDCARE
  • "NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE" FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • PAID VACATION
  • HOLIDAY PAY
  • EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT
  • Additionally, we offer the following voluntary benefit options:
  • MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSURANCE
  • DISCOUNT VISION PROGRAM
  • LIFE INSURANCE
  • LONG-TERM DISABILITY
  • REDUCED CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP FEES
  • 401(K) PLAN


  • *Benefits packages are determined by job classification and status. Not all benefits are applicable to every position. *Benefits may vary by individual Children of America location.

    Mission Statement

    Children of America's commitment is to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for infants through elementary school. Our emphasis is to provide a stimulating and educational experience that promotes every child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. We deliver educational programs that foster self-esteem, encourage curiosity and inspire children’s desire to be life-long learners.

    People

    We're Looking for Passionate and Creative Individuals The most important foundation for every child’s success is a nurturing adult who helps spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover the world and all it has to offer. And because we are growing leaps and bounds we are recruiting qualified, talented, and dedicated candidates. We hire only the best and the brightest childcare professionals. Our history and commitment to education has made us a nationally recognized childcare company and we would like to invite you to be part of our amazing team.

    Products

    INFANT PROGRAM:
    6wks to 9 mths & 9 to 16 mths (2 levels).

    TODDLER PROGRAM:
    16 mths to 2 yrs & 2 to 2 1/2 (2 levels).

    PRESCHOOL + PRE-K PROGRAMS:
    21/2 to 3, 3 to 4, & 4 to pre-K (3 levels).

    KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM:
    School Age 5 to 6

    GRADES 1 THRU 5:
    School Age 5 to 10

    BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:
    School Age 5 to 12.

    SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM:
    Camp WOW" School Age 5 to 12.

    CHILDREN OF AMERICA IS EXPANDING AND WE ARE LOOKING
    FOR TALENTED CHILDCARE PERSONNEL.

    Skills

    • Childcareunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Early Childhood Educationunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Lesson Plansunmatched
    • Licensingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Scholarshipunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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