Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Benefits programs

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Alexandria seeks an assistant teacher to support daily care and learning activities for children. You will follow licensing guidelines, engage children, and maintain a welcoming classroom environment.

Ideal candidates will observe and assess child development, communicate effectively with families, and participate in ongoing training to grow professionally within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Follow state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• Maintain a clean, fun, interactive classroom environment.
• Complete trainings on childcare and development topics.

Responsibilities

• Follow licensing guidelines and company standards to care for every child.
• Observe, assess, and plan for children; communicate with families.
• Engage children with developmentally appropriate activities indoors or outdoors.
• Support a positive, safe, and organized classroom environment.

Skills

Childcare

Communication with families

Observation & assessment

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Child development training

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

Assistant Teachers:

• Love to help! Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child. Maintain a fun, interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
• Love to engage! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Love to learn! Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool and child development topics.

We want energetic, dependable individuals, with a passion for working with children, who have:

• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.