Teacher Assistant

Love Working With Children? Build a Career With Us!

You don't have to be an experienced teacher to apply.

Unique Cherubs is looking for a caring, dependable, and energetic person who enjoys working with children and wants meaningful work that makes a difference.

Whether you're starting your career, changing careers, attending college, or already have childcare experience, this is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while helping young children learn, grow, and thrive.

Childcare experience is preferred, but not required. We're willing to train the right person!

What You'll Do

• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children.
• Assist with learning activities, play, meals, nap, and daily routines.
• Engage with children at their level and encourage independence and positive behavior.
• Supervise children and maintain active visual and physical contact.
• Help keep classrooms and common areas clean and organized.
• Support teachers and communicate children's needs or concerns.
• Follow safety procedures, childcare policies, and Indiana regulations.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Dependable, patient, positive, and energetic.
• Comfortable working with children in an active environment.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Willing to learn and grow professionally.
• Able to prioritize children's safety and well-being.
• Available for a variable schedule and willing to provide flexibility when program needs change.

Schedule

Part-Time | Up to 20 hours/week

Our schedule varies based on the childcare program's needs. Shifts may include mornings, afternoons, or occasional full days. Hours may also vary when additional coverage is needed for staff meetings, trainings, preparation days, or Director scheduling needs.

Flexibility and reliability are important for this position.

This position is ideal for someone seeking part-time childcare experience who has some flexibility in their availability.

What We Offer

✓ Paid training
✓ Professional development and mentoring
✓ Opportunities to earn childcare credentials
✓ Supportive team environment
✓ Career growth opportunities
✓ Access to medical benefits
✓ Meaningful work with young children

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass required background and health screenings.
• Ability to complete required Indiana childcare training.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to actively participate with children, including walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, and lifting/holding children as needed.

Important Employment Requirements

Employment is subject to applicable Indiana childcare licensing requirements, including required background checks, health screenings, drug screening, training, and other documentation. Required early childhood training may include Safe Sleep, Universal Precautions, Child Abuse Detection, Indiana Early Learning Foundations, CPR/First Aid, and annual professional development.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're dependable, enjoy working with children, and want more than just a job, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today and tell us why you'd be a great addition to the Unique Cherubs team.

Pay: From $11.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Wayne, IN 46816 (Required)

Work Location: In person