Assistant Teacher - PT or FT

Growing Room Auburn; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & LifeInsurance

401k

Paid Holidays, PTO & Sick Days

Job summary

Growing Room Auburn in Opelika, AL, is seeking nurturing assistants to join our childcare team. Part-time roles require weekday availability and offer the chance to contribute to a positive, engaging learning environment for young children.

Responsibilities include supporting lesson plans, supervising kids, and assisting with meals, hygiene, and classroom organization while maintaining strong communication with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Patience and genuine love for children.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent; early childhood coursework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in implementing daily activities and lesson plans.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times.
• Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development.
• Help with classroom organization and cleanliness.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff.
• Assist with meals, snacks, and toileting as needed.
• Encourage a positive, respectful, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Love for children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Early childhood coursework

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Assist lead teachers in implementing daily activities and lesson plans
• Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times
• Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development
• Help with classroom organization and cleanliness
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff
• Assist with meals, snacks, and toileting as needed
• Encourage a positive, respectful, and engaging learning environment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (early childhood coursework a plus!)
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for children
• Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Great Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday Daytime Hours - No Weekends!
• Extra pay for hours worked after 4:00 pm!
• Low Child to Teacher Ratios - Easier classroom management!
• Part time must be able to work every week day

Benefits for Full Time Staff:

• Paid Holidays, PTO & Sick Days
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401k