Assistant Teacher

The Appletree School; Oakton (VA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Tuition assistance

Training and development

Résumé du poste

The Appletree School in Oakton, VA is seeking a full-time Assistant Teacher to join our caring team. You will partner with Lead Teachers to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where children feel valued and supported.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, supporting social and emotional growth, guiding behaviors, and communicating with families during pickups.

Qualifications

• CDA certificate or in progress towards degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in early childhood environments.
• Knowledge of developmental milestones and age-appropriate practices.
• Effective classroom-management and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication with families and staff.

Responsabilités

• Assist Lead Teachers in planning and implementing activities.
• Support children’s social and emotional growth.
• Encourage learning through play, exploration and interaction.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, organized classroom environment.
• Build warm relationships with families and communicate professionally.
• Adapt to changing classroom needs and routines.

Connaissances

Experience in early childhood

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

CDA certificate

Associates or Bachelors in ECE or related field (preferred)

MAT (Medication Administration Training) certification or willing to obtain

Description du poste

Description

Schedule: Full Time Mondays thru Fridays

Do you love helping children learn, explore, and grow? The Appletree School is seeking an energetic, caring, and enthusiastic full-time Assistant Teacher to join our team! In this role, you will partner with Lead Teachers to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel valued and supported. Through meaningful play, positive guidance, and teamwork, you will help make each day a joyful learning experience.

• Assist Lead Teachers in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities in the classroom and on the playground.
• Support children's social and emotional growth through positive behavior guidance, helping them build confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills.
• Encourage learning through play, exploration, creativity, and meaningful interactions.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized learning environment.
• Bring a positive attitude and work collaboratively with teachers and teammates throughout the school.
• Build warm, respectful relationships with families and communicate professionally during daily interactions, including busy afternoon pickup times.
• Adapt to changing classroom needs, manage multiple responsibilities, and help daily routines and transitions run smoothly.
• Use sound judgment and collaborate with staff and families to address concerns and support children's health, safety, and well-being.

Requirements

To succeed in this position you will need the following:

• CDA certificate, working towards an Associates degree or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in an early childhood environment
• Knowledge of developmental milestones and age appropriate practices
• Effective classroom-management techniques
• Effective leadership and team building skills
• High-level of verbal and written communication skills
• CPR, First Aid, MAT certification or willingness to obtain

Benefits

Our benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive pay, health, dental and vision insurance, vacation and sick leave, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, tuition assistance, training and development and many other perks and benefits. The Appletree School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.