Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Hourly Rate: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

50% Employee Childcare Discount | Career Growth | Educational Assistance | Comprehensive Benefits

About Children of America (COA)

Children of America (COA) is a unique blend of people, principles, and pride that makes our organization stronger. We believe our teachers are at the heart of what we do, and we're committed to creating an environment where you can learn, grow, and make a difference every day.

As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work alongside a talented team of early childhood educators in a supportive classroom environment. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children, develop your teaching skills, and grow your career in early childhood education.

Our programs serve children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp.

At COA, we encourage our employees to bring their whole selves to work. Your unique experiences, personality, creativity, and perspective help make our team stronger.

Why Join COA?

• $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
• 50% employee childcare discount
• Internal career advancement opportunities
• Opportunities 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 benefits
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Professional development and continued learning opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment

Who You'll Interact With

As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work closely with:

• Children and families
• Lead Teachers and classroom staff
• School Directors and management
• COA support teams

You'll be an important part of creating a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment where children can learn, explore, and thrive.

What You'll Do

• Assist with implementing daily lesson plans and classroom activities
• Support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, structured, and engaging classroom
• Help provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children
• Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members
• Assist with documenting children's development and progress
• Utilize technology to support classroom documentation and child progress reports
• Respond to children's emotions and individual needs with patience and empathy
• Help establish age-appropriate classroom expectations and routines
• Participate in classroom activities, transitions, meals, and daily routines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
• Be creative, enthusiastic, and engaged in your work
• Work collaboratively with Lead Teachers and school leadership
• Follow COA policies and applicable state licensing requirements
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow into a Lead Teacher role

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and wants to build a career in early childhood education.

The ideal candidate is:

• Caring, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic
• Passionate about working with young children
• A positive team player who enjoys collaborating with others
• Comfortable communicating with children, families, and coworkers
• Organized and able to manage multiple classroom responsibilities
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Creative and excited about creating engaging experiences for children
• Open to learning, professional development, and career growth

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Ability to meet applicable state licensing requirements
• Flexible and adaptable in challenging situations
• Commitment to professional growth

Our Shared Mission & Values

Accountability: Take responsibility, follow through, learn from challenges, and uphold COA's mission and values.

Collaboration: Work together to support children, families, and one another.

Growth Mindset: Treat challenges as opportunities to learn, develop, and grow.

Integrity: Make thoughtful and ethical decisions and consider their impact on others.

Consistency: Provide dependable care, clear expectations, and continuity for children and families.

Compensation

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This position may also be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.

Ready to Start Your Career in Early Childhood Education?

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference in children's lives, learn from experienced educators, and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Children of America and start growing with us!

Children of America is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.