Assistant Teacher- BBMA Leaphart Rd

Big Blue Marble Academy; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Discounted childcare

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Referral bonus program

CDA Scholarship

Career advancement opportunities

Family environment

Job summary

Big Blue Marble Academy is hiring an Early Child Care Assistant Teacher in Columbia, SC. Join a team dedicated to teamwork, growth, and empowering staff to reach career goals in a supportive environment.

You will assist the Lead Teacher, document milestones with digital tracking tools, and engage with families to provide quality care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The position offers strong growth potential and a community-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children in child care, daycare, or preschool is preferred.
• CDA or degree in early childhood education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Teacher to facilitate daily activities and maintain classroom operations.
• Engage with families to support children and document milestones using tracking tools.
• Follow enhanced safety guidelines to keep the classroom clean and safe.

Skills

Child care experience

Team collaboration

Technology literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or early childhood degree preferred

Tools

Electronic daily tracking

Job description

Teamwork, giving back, diversity, and making a difference is the foundation of who we are. Join our team and you’ll enjoy teaching a curriculum that enhances children’s perspectives and understanding of the world outside their community. You’ll become a part of a work community where everyone feels empowered to reach their career goals. Our on-the-job training can pave your career path and development from Assistant Teacher all the way to Center Director.

• Full-time and part-time positions are now available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Why you will enjoy working here:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible Scheduling
• Discounted childcare, 50% off
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K
• Access your wages in real time- launching soon!
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Industry leading paid time off
• Generous referral bonus program
• CDA Scholarship
• Career advancement opportunities
• Family feel environment

As an Early Child Care Assistant Teacher, you will:

• Work as a team with the Lead Teacher to facilitate daily activities and ensure the classroom is functioning smoothly.
• Partner with families to nurture and care for their children. Showcase your tech savvy skills while using electronic daily tracking to document children’s special milestones.
• Follow enhanced safety guidelines to keep your classroom clean and safe

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
• Demonstrated experience working with children; child care, daycare, or preschool preferred
• Early childhood coursework, CDA or degree preferred
• Employees are required to stand (six to eight hours daily), stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, etc. while working with children.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Must be able to visually supervise children at all times.

Join a team that takes pride in teamwork, giving back and welcoming an inclusive environment. A career with Big Blue Marble Academy will empower you to reach your career goals while making a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of our background check, pre-hire screenings, and onboarding processes. All employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.

BBMA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.