Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 22,702 - 23,584; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Columbia, Maryland is hiring Assistant Teachers to care for children while following licensing guidelines and maintaining a fun classroom environment. This role emphasizes physical engagement and effective communication with families.

Full-time employees receive competitive pay, a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate health insurance, and education assistance. We offer flexibility with no nights or weekends, and promise a supportive workplace where you can grow and thrive.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily care of every child following licensing guidelines.
• Maintain a fun and organized classroom.
• Communicate effectively with families.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Engagement skills

Communication skills

Education

Education/experience meeting state requirements

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.

• We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• 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.
• We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• 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.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay $16.48-$17.12 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.