Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,283 - 22,110; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to health insurance

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Baltimore, Maryland is hiring Assistant Teachers who are passionate about working with children. In this role, you will maintain an interactive classroom and ensure the care of every child while following all company standards.

The position offers flexible schedules with no nights or weekends, a variety of benefits including a 50% childcare discount, health insurance, and ongoing training to support your career development.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow licensing guidelines and company standards for child care.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized classroom.
• Ability to observe, assess, and plan for children's development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily care and engagement of every child in an interactive classroom.
• Complete training on childcare and child development topics.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Ability to engage in physical activity

Education

State and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience

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.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay $15.45-$16.05 hourly, bi‑weekly and daily pay options; based on position, education and experience / any other compensation offered.
• Immediate health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time‑off and 401(k) (plus company match) provided for full‑time employees.
• Limited medical offered for part‑time workers.
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees.
• Monday‑Friday work week.

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.