Assistant Teacher Childcare

The Breakie Bunch; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid continuing education

Supportive work environment

Paid CPR and first aid training

Optional IRA contribution plan

Paid holiday and vacation time

Discounted childcare

Onsite walking track

Job summary

The Breakie Bunch is seeking a full-time assistant teacher in Waterford Charter Township. You will support the lead teacher in managing tasks, maintaining a safe and fun environment, and ensuring effective communication with parents.

This role requires high energy and a smile, as you’ll engage with children through laughter and learning. Benefits include paid training, an IRA plan, and a potential for career advancement in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Must be able to keep children entertained and safe.
• Ability to change diapers and fill out forms daily.
• Know and follow licensing rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with related tasks.
• Maintain a clean and friendly environment.
• Build relationships with parents and children.

Skills

Communication with parents

High energy

Adaptability

Kindness

Customer service

Job description

First half of signing bonus is given upon hire and the second half is given after 90 days. To be a teacher at The Breakie Bunch you have to be awesome. A typical day will involve laughter, hugs from children (Yes, maybe with some boogers for your shoulder), teaching, exploring, building relationships, reading books, singing songs, dancing and lots of smiles. We do not enjoy working with "Debbie Downers," attending pity parties, or listening to excuses. We do however love to lift eachother up when we are having a tough day, remind each other of the brightside when it seems dark and support each other when we need help solving a problem.

The assistant teacher is a full time position between 35-40 hours per week. You will be expected to assist the lead teacher with any work related task, keep children safe and learning, build relationships with parents, maintain a clean, loving, friendly environment and as always, be awesome.

Requirements

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Keeping children entertained and safe
• Know how to laugh and have fun
• Communication with parents
• Diaper changing
• Filling out a variety of forms on a daily basis
• Maintaining cleanliness of the classroom and building
• Be kind
• Communication with lead teachers and other staff
• Ability to follow directions
• High energy
• Be adaptable to each classroom
• Smile often
• Put customer service as a top priority
• Know licensing rules and follow them
• Be happy to come to The Breakie Bunch everyday

Benefits

As part of the team at The Breakie Bunch you will enjoy:

• Paid continuing education
• Supportive, encouraging work environment
• Paid CPR and first aid training
• Optional IRA contribution plan (Retirement savings)
• Eligibility for T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship (90% of your tuition paid for)
• Paid holiday and vacation time
• Discounted childcare
• Secluded break room
• Direct deposit
• Growing company with room for advancement
• Onsite walking track for you personal use