Part Time Assistant Teacher

Child Development Schools Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Tuition discount for CDS children

Tuition reimbursement

PerkSpot discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Child Development Schools Oklahoma seeks an Assistant Teacher to help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy, alongside the Master Teacher. You will support young learners with age-appropriate activities, help maintain a safe, organized classroom, and assist with attendance and daily reports while meeting licensing requirements and ratios.

You will engage with children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time, and build strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Genuine care for children and commitment to safety.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Physical ability to work with young children.

Responsibilities

• Support the Master Teacher with age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom per licensing.
• 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 daily communication.
• Assist with attendance and daily reports.

Skills

Communication

Family relations

Child safety

Observation notes

Teamwork

Patience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

ECE coursework

ECE degree

Job description

As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your Master 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.

What your day looks like:

• Support the Master 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: $11.00-$14-00 per hour, based on experience and education.

• 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

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background check
• Genuine care for children and a commitment to their safety and well-being
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with families
• Physical ability to meet the demands of working with young children

A degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education and prior experience in a licensed childcare center are a plus, but not required . We hire for character and train for skill.