Child Care Assistant Teacher

Big Blue Marble Academy; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Blue Marble Academy in Athens, GA seeks an Early Child Care Assistant Teacher to support infant, toddler, and floater classrooms. You will work with the Lead Teacher to deliver a caring, age-appropriate curriculum and help children thrive in a nurturing environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, family communication, and safety, with on-the-job training and opportunities to advance toward future leadership roles within BBMA.

Qualifications

• At least 19 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.

Responsibilities

• 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; document milestones using electronic tracking.
• Follow enhanced safety guidelines to keep the classroom clean and safe.

Skills

Teamwork

Family partnership

Tech savvy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early childhood coursework / CDA or 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.

• We have available Full time and Part Time Assistant Teacher positions with Infants, Toddlers and Floater Teachers**

Why you will enjoy working here:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible Scheduling
• Discounted childcare for (Toddlers and up)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K
• Access your wages in real time
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Generous referral bonus program
• 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 19 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.

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