Assistant Teacher

Child Development Schools, Inc.; Maumelle (AR); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Holidays

PTO

Tuition discount

Tuition reimbursement

PerkSpot discounts

Coaching & mentoring

Job summary

Child Development Schools, Inc. in Maumelle, AR is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher, helping deliver age-appropriate lessons and nurture curiosity, kindness, and growth in young learners.

You will maintain a safe, clean classroom, engage with children during activities and meals, document attendance, and communicate with families daily. This is a full-time role with benefits including insurance, 401(k), holidays, PTO, and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting a Lead Teacher in early childhood settings.
• Ability to support age-appropriate activities and routines.
• Strong communication with families and team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom.
• Engage with children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time.
• Observe children and share developmental notes with the Lead Teacher.
• Build relationships with families through daily communication.
• Assist with attendance and daily reports.

Skills

Classroom support

Child development understanding

Communication with families

Observation & reporting

Job description

Assistant Teacher -- Maumelle, AR

Your role

As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your Lead Teacher, you will support young learners through meaningful experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth. From hands-on activities and storytelling to everyday learning moments, you will help shape a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to explore the world around them.

As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your Lead Teacher, you will support young learners through meaningful experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth. From hands-on activities and storytelling to everyday learning moments, you will help shape a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to explore the world around them.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities for the classroom
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing and ratio requirements
• Engage directly with children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time
• Observe children and share developmental notes with the Lead Teacher
• Build relationships with families through warm, consistent daily communication
• Assist with classroom documentation including attendance and daily reports

Pay And Benefits

Pay: $10-$12.75 per hour, based on experience and education.

Full-time Employees Receive

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO
• 50% tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center
• Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Access to PerkSpot for discounts on major brands and services
• Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development