Child Care Assistant Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Mansfield; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% child care discount

401(k) program with company match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

$10,000 company-paid life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care seeks a Teacher Assistant in Mansfield, Australia, to support teachers and ensure the safety of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. The role includes assisting with classroom instruction and maintaining a safe environment.

The position offers full-time or part-time hours, competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and benefits like a 60% childcare discount. Join BrightPath and make a difference in children's lives!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
• Assist teachers with classroom instruction.
• Maintain a warm and safe environment.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Ability to multitask

Organization skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Center: Mansfield

Job Type: Full-Time (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) or Part-Time (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, or 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids. As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

No classroom experience? That’s okay – we provide paid training on all classroom procedures!

What will you be doing?

As a Teacher Assistant, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
• Assisting teachers with instruction in the classroom.
• Decorating inside and outside of classrooms as needed.
• Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Benefits

• 60% child care discount to all employees.
• Eligibility for 401(k) program with company match.
• Professional development opportunities to support long-term career goals.
• Accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in the first year (full-time staff).
• 7 paid holidays off (full-time staff).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plus $10,000 company-paid life insurance (full-time staff).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.