Assistant Teacher-La Petite Academy, S 6th St.

Learning Care Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Life and disability insurance

Child care discount

Mon-Fri schedule

Job summary

Learning Care Group is hiring Assistant Teachers to join a supportive team dedicated to caring for children and families. You will help maintain a safe, engaging classroom and follow licensing guidelines while developing skills in observation, assessment, and family communication.

We offer a strong benefits package including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) with company match, and a childcare discount, with a Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities for training and credential

Qualifications

• Follow licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure daily care of every child.
• Develop the ability to observe, assess, and plan for children, and effectively communicate with families.
• Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool and child development topics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a fun, interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
• Observe and plan for children and communicate with families.
• Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool and child development topics.

Skills

Love to help

Love to engage

Love to learn

Education

Education requirements per state/accreditation

Job description

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 childdevelopment topics.

Wewant 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi‑weekly and Daily Pay options
• Assistant Teacher: 21.44-$22.28
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full‑time employees, limited medical offered for part‑time workers
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees
• Monday through Friday work week

Effective January 1, 2024- Successful completion of a background check is a prerequisite of employment.

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Learning Care 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.