Flexible Child Care Assistant - Cross-Age Classroom Support

Heritage Oak Private Education; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, as-needed schedule

Growth opportunities

Professional development and pathway

Supportive team culture

Meaningful work across ages

Job summary

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool, part of Spring Education Group, is seeking a dependable and flexible Child Care Teacher Assistant to float between Audubon/Norristown locations, with possible covers at Collegeville and Limerick schools. Full-time, Monday–Friday 9am-6pm.

You will support classrooms from infants to preschool, ensuring continuity of care when teachers are absent. Ideal candidates are exploring early childhood education or looking to grow into a long-term classroom role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and meet state licensing requirements.
• Previous experience working with children in a licensed childcare or school setting preferred.
• Ability to adapt to different age groups, teaching styles, and classroom needs.
• Strong communication, reliability, and a warm, caring presence.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and routines for multiple age groups (Infant–School Age).
• Encourage independence and collaboration through hands-on, play-based learning.
• Assist with instructional activities, supervision, meal/snack times, and transitions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom setting aligned with school expectations.
• Collaborate with teaching teams and follow established lesson plans and schedules.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members.
• Model professionalism, flexibility, and a willingness to jump in where needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliability

Warm, caring presence

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Job description

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool, part of Spring Education Group, is seeking a dependable and flexible Child Care Teacher Assistant to float between Audubon/Norristown locations, with possible covers at Collegeville and Limerick schools. Full-time, Monday–Friday 9am-6pm.

You will support classrooms from infants to preschool, ensuring continuity of care when teachers are absent. Ideal candidates are exploring early childhood education or looking to grow into a long-term classroom role.