Childcare Assistant Teacher

Child Development Schools; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

Short- & long-term disability

401(k)

Holidays and PTO

Tuition discount for children

Tuition reimbursement for education

PerkSpot discounts

Coaching & mentoring

Job summary

Child Development Schools is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in creating a engaging classroom environment. You will help deliver age-appropriate activities, observe children, and communicate with families to foster a nurturing learning space.

In this role, you will maintain a clean, safe classroom, support documentation, and participate in ongoing professional development. The position is full-time and located at a CDS center in Texas.

Qualifications

• Assist the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Observe children and share developmental notes with the Lead Teacher.
• Build relationships with families through daily communication.
• Assist with classroom documentation including attendance and daily reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities for the classroom.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing and ratio requirements.
• Engage directly with children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time.
• Observe children and share developmental notes with the Lead Teacher.
• Build relationships with families through warm, consistent daily communication.
• Assist with classroom documentation including attendance and daily reports.

Skills

Assist Lead Teacher

Observe Children

Family Communication

Attendance & Reports

Job description

Your role

As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your Lead Teacher, you will support young learners through meaningful experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth. From hands-on activities and storytelling to everyday learning moments, you will help shape a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to explore the world around them. You will serve as a trusted partner to families, a positive role model for children, and an important part of our collaborative teaching team dedicated to making early childhood education engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities for the classroom
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing and ratio requirements
• Engage directly with children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time
• Observe children and share developmental notes with the Lead Teacher
• Build relationships with families through warm, consistent daily communication
• Assist with classroom documentation including attendance and daily reports

Pay And Benefits

Pay: $13-$14 per hour, based on experience and education.

Full-time Employees Receive

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO
• 50% tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center
• Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Access to PerkSpot for discounts on major brands and services
• Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development