State Pre-K Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Benefits available immediately

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Learning Care is seeking a State Pre-K Assistant Teacher to support 4-year-olds, following program requirements and center policies. You will help children develop readiness for kindergarten through observation, planning, and engaging activities.

Our team emphasizes curiosity, kindness, and collaborative learning. We offer strong benefits, flexible schedules with no nights or weekends, and opportunities for credential assistance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or CDA required for Preschool.
• Experience in a licensed childcare center or related field.
• Must meet state educational requirements and center policies.
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage with children.

Responsibilities

• Caring for daily care of every child in your classroom per licensing guidelines.
• Engage in observing, assessing, and planning for children and communicating with families.
• Complete training on child care and development topics.
• Create curriculum and fun, interactive learning experiences for the children.

Education

Associates in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related

Active CDA in Preschool

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care‑for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

The State Pre-K Assistant Teacher is responsible for instructing 4-year old's, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, company standards and grant program requirements to ensure the daily care of every child in your classroom.
• Engaged! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Knowledgeable! Complete extensive training that provides insight on child care, preschool and development topics.
• Creative! Implement curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences for the children.

Qualifications

• Associates in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related or an active CDA in Preschool.
• Experience in a licensed childcare center or related field.
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our center requirements.
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.