Daycare Infant/Toddler Float Assistant Teacher

Building Blocks Early Learning Center; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Assistant Teachers to join a thriving community focused on teamwork and continuous learning. This role offers the chance to create meaningful change in children's lives through innovative, child-centered teaching approaches. With a commitment to professional development and work-life balance, you will enjoy generous time off, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are dedicated to nurturing young minds and fostering collaborative growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to 75% discount on child’s tuition

Generous time off including paid seasonal breaks

Comprehensive health benefits package

Pet insurance options

Free access to virtual doctors

401(k) plan with company match

Pay increase opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds multiple times a day.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom needs to support children's well-being.
• Nurture a love of learning through various activities.

Skills

Child-Centered Approach

Social-Emotional Learning

STEAM Activities

Nature-Based Learning

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrollment in Classes

Job description

At Building Blocks Early Learning Center, we deeply value educators and are dedicated to creating meaningful change. We recognize your hard work and strive to offer benefits that reflect how much you are appreciated. We offer a generous holiday package that includes a paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s and extended time off around the 4th of July in your first year. Combined with professional development opportunities and a true work-life balance, we aim to help you build a fulfilling career that aligns with your personal and professional goals.

We are seeking passionate Assistant Teachers to join our East Granby School, led by a School Director with several years of experience in EEC. Our thriving community is built on shared values of teamwork, passion, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Salary Range: $17 to $20 per hour.

We Offer:

• Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.
• Generous time off, in addition to a paid seasonal break from Christmas Eve through New Years Day, extended time around the 4th of July, and federal holiday closures.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision all effective from hire date.
• Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance.
• Free immediate subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors.
• 401(k) plan with company match (eligibility starts after 60 days of employment).
• Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, update in certification credentials, and degree completion.
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
• Employee referral program available.

At Building Blocks, our mission is driven by four key pillars:

• People First – Prioritizing the growth and experience of our team.
• Pedagogy for Tomorrow – Fostering innovative, child-focused teaching approaches.
• Planet at the Core – Promoting sustainability and nature-based learning.
• Positive Growth – Supporting children, families, and educators in every step forward.

Your daily responsibilities will include managing classroom needs to support children’s well-being, nurturing a love of learning through a child-centered approach with social-emotional, STEAM, and nature-based activities. As an educator, maintaining regular communication with families is essential to fostering collaborative growth.

Qualifications:

• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or be enrolled in classes.
• Adhere to all company policies and EEC regulations.
• Ability to stand, move, run, and play for most of the day.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds multiple times a day.

Salary Range: $17 to $20 per hour.

The compensation range represents Building Blocks’ intention for this position. Actual offers may vary based on experience, education, and other business factors.

We’re Growing! Building Blocks Early Learning Center is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. Building Blocks provides award-winning early education and child care across 39 New England schools. Through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4,000 families, we are on a meaningful journey to create optimal learning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn, grow, and thrive.

Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers – they inspire, create, model, and most importantly make this a great place to work. At Building Blocks we are consistently recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which we operate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.

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