Childcare Assistant Teacher/Bus Driver *Split shift*

The Learning Grove Academy; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Childcare Discounts

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

The Learning Grove Academy in Avon, IN is seeking an Assistant Teacher/Bus Driver to join our family‑oriented team. This role combines classroom support with safe bus transportation for our young learners, with split shifts from 6:30 am–9:30 am and 1:30 pm–6:00 pm. QUALIFICATIONS: high school diploma or GED, at least six months of classroom experience, ability to pass all background checks.

CDA highly preferred. You must be 23 to drive the bus.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Six months of classroom experience.
• Must be able to pass all background checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans weekly across all areas of child development; use parent app for communication.
• Establish professional rapport with families to provide quality care.
• Ensure safety and well-being of each child; maintain an organized, clean classroom.
• Maintain child assessments/portfolios and conduct parent/teacher conferences biannually.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA preferred

Job description

The Learning Grove Academy is a licensed childcare center seeking an Assistant Teacher/Bus Driver!

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED, six months of classroom experience, and ability to pass all background checks. CDA highly preferred! You will need to be 23 to drive the bus.

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 9:30 am and 1:30pm-6pm *This is a split shift*

Compensation: $16-$18 per hour, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

Our Hiring Process:

1. Resume screen
2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
3. On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)

1. Q&A
2. Classroom observation

1. Offer

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
• Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
• Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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