Aide/Assistant Teacher

Overview

Assistant Teacher/Aide

Monday-Friday

Infant/Toddler Classroom

PM Shift is 11am to 6pm

Help Little Minds Grow Every Day!

Do you love working with children and want to make a positive impact in their lives? We're looking for a caring, energetic, and dependable Assistant Teacher/Aide to join our team! In this role, you'll work alongside our Lead Teacher to create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and thrive.

No two days are the same! From story time and outdoor adventures to helping little ones reach important milestones, you'll play an important role in creating meaningful experiences for every child.

What You'll Do

As an Assistant Teacher/Aide, you'll help with a variety of daily classroom activities, including:

• Welcoming children during drop-off and helping them feel at home.
• Assisting with meals and snack times.
• Supporting bathroom routines and diapering as needed.
• Encouraging learning through age-appropriate play and curriculum activities.
• Supervising outdoor play, walks, and active exploration.
• Helping maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment.

What We're Looking For

We're searching for someone who is:

• Kind, patient, and passionate about working with young children.
• A positive team player who communicates respectfully with children, families, and coworkers.
• Enthusiastic about helping children explore, learn, and build confidence every day.
• Excited to support lesson plans that encourage physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Looking to build a rewarding career while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

Education & Experience

• Postsecondary education in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience working with young children or in an early childhood setting is preferred.

Requirements

To be considered, applicants must:

• Successfully pass the Department of Human Services Applicant Background Study.
• Provide documentation of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.
• Meet the qualifications for an Aide as defined under the Department of Human Services Rule 3 requirements.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Hear conversational speech, with or without a hearing aid.
• Read printed materials with or without corrective lenses.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without assistive devices, to perform daily job duties, including safely evacuating the building during emergencies.

Join Our Team!

If you're passionate about helping children learn, grow, and succeed, we'd love to meet you! Come be part of a supportive team where every day is filled with smiles, laughter, learning, and opportunities to make a difference.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person