Assistance Teacher

About the Role

Betty's Babies Child Care & Learning Center is hiring for multiple positions: Assistance Teachers (including bilingual teachers), a Cook, and an Administrator. We are looking for loving, kind, and dependable individuals with a passion for working with children, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. Open availability Monday through Friday is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in planning and implementing the daily program.
• Supervise the classroom by helping children think creatively, solve problems independently, and respect themselves and others.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day.
• Implement curriculum, including lesson planning and teaching through play.
• Support early literacy: language development, phonological awareness, and alphabetic knowledge.
• Apply reading research in daily activities.
• Help with meals and snacks, modeling table manners.
• Maintain a clean, orderly classroom and school.
• For Cook position: Prepare meals and snacks for children.
• For Administrator position: Oversee daily operations and support staff.

Requirements

• 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED (must provide documentation).
• Must pass a background check and fingerprinting (or be willing to complete them).
• Must have CPR & First Aid certification or be willing to obtain it.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Open availability Monday through Friday.
• Previous daycare experience preferred, but willing to train motivated individuals.

Skills

• Curriculum implementation and lesson planning.
• Teaching through play-based learning.
• Early literacy and language development.
• Classroom management and supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual skills (for teaching positions) are a plus.

Pay

$9–$15 an hour, based on experience. Pay is bi-weekly.

Schedule

6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Positions include two-year-old, three-year-old, infant classrooms, and floater roles.

Additional Notes

All employees are subject to a 30–90-day probationary period. If interested, contact Mrs. Betty for further information.