Assistant Teacher — Path to Lead Teacher, Scholarships

Children of America, Inc.; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% employee childcare discount

Educational assistance

TEACH scholarship partnerships

Employee referral bonuses and recognit

Job summary

Children of America, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support a safe and engaging early childhood learning environment from 6 weeks to 12 years.

You will work with a collaborative team and have opportunities to grow professionally while fostering development in infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The role emphasizes relationship-building with families and staff, adaptability in activities, and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• 9 hours of pre-service training or at least 1 college course.
• Meet one of three qualification combinations: a) 800 hours recent paid/volunteer supervision of school-age children; b) 600 hours available experience + 15 hours college work; c) 400 hours experience + 3 semester hours or 45 hours college coursework.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Flexible and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Commitment to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily lesson plans.
• Assist in creating a safe, structured, positive learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members.
• Utilize technology to document and deliver child progress reports.
• Demonstrate empathy toward children's emotions and parents' needs.
• Present age-appropriate expectations for children.
• Be creative, passionate, and engaged in your work.
• Demonstrate willingness to grow into a Lead Teacher role.

Skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Relationship building

Flexibility

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Children of America, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support a safe and engaging early childhood learning environment from 6 weeks to 12 years.

You will work with a collaborative team and have opportunities to grow professionally while fostering development in infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The role emphasizes relationship-building with families and staff, adaptability in activities, and a commitment to professional growth.