Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) company match

Job summary

A child care service provider is looking for an Assistant Teacher to join their team in Ballwin, Missouri. This part-time role is perfect for individuals who love to engage with children and create an interactive learning environment. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized classroom, developing observation skills, and completing extensive training in childcare. The company offers benefits such as flexible schedules, a substantial childcare discount, and career development opportunities. Join us in making a difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards for daily child care.
• Develop your ability to observe, assess, and plan for children while communicating with families.
• Complete extensive training on childcare and child development topics.

Skills

Childcare skills

Communication skills

Observational skills

Education

State and/or accreditation requirements for education

Job description

Assistant Teacher – La Petite Academy

Join to apply for the Assistant Teacher role at La Petite Academy

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 Teacher Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion and 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.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Child Day Care Services