Preschool Assistant Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child care discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care in Fairlawn, OH is hiring a Teacher Assistant to join our Kids Country center. The role supports teachers and families to provide a safe, nurturing home-away-from-home environment for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old.

No classroom experience? Paid training is provided as part of our commitment to shaping excellent early childhood educators. Enjoy a steady schedule and opportunities for growth within our BrightPath Kids community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years.
• Assist teachers with instruction in the classroom.
• Decorate inside and outside of classrooms as needed.
• Maintain a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Interact with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organization

Operating hours compliance

Child care regulations

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

No evenings or weekends! Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at

Center: Fairlawn, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm

Hourly Pay: $15.50-$18.00/hour

No evenings or weekends! Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Kids Country! As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join Kids Country today!

No classroom experience? That’s okay - we provide paid training on all classroom procedures!

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

As a Teacher Assistant, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years.
• Assisting teachers with instruction in the classroom.
• Decorating inside and outside of classrooms as needed.
• Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Top Reasons To Join Kids Country

• We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match - this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment