Child Care Assistant Teacher (Afternoon Closing Shift)

La Petite Academy; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Health insurance (medical, dental, VSA

401K company match

Tuition reimbursement

Certification support

Paid time off

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Colorado is hiring Assistant Teachers. The role focuses on caring for children in a structured, licensed environment, ensuring safety and engagement throughout the day.

We offer benefits including health coverage, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and a 50% childcare discount. Bi-weekly and daily pay options are available; candidates should be flexible and ready to work with children in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Follow licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom.
• Observe, assess, and plan for children; communicate with families.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for every child.
• Engage children and maintain a fun, interactive classroom.
• Observe and assess children's development and communicate with families.
• Complete extensive training on childcare topics.

Skills

Care for children

Engagement with families

Willingness to learn

Education

Meet state/accreditation requirements

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 child development topics.

We want 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: $19.87-20.64/hr 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 All employees in Colorado are eligible for paid sick leave, as required by the Healthy Families Work Act. Full-time employees are provided with 48 hours upon hire and annually each fiscal year thereafter. Part-time and temporary employees earn paid sick leave based upon hours worked. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis 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.