Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy; Fairfax Station (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

La Petite Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Assistant Teacher to join their team. This role supports the development of children in a nurturing environment, offering ongoing training and flexible schedules. Join a community that values care for families and staff, while enjoying benefits such as a childcare discount and comprehensive health programs.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

Innovative health programs

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Master Teacher Program

Qualifications

• Meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• Ability to engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Follow licensing guidelines to ensure children's care.
• Maintain a fun, interactive, and organized classroom.
• Complete training on childcare and child development.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Dependability

Effective communication

Education

State education and experience requirements

Job description

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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 Group 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Child Day Care Services

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