Assistant Teacher
La Petite Academy · Ellicott City, MD · 1 mo ago
Education$16.48–$17.12/hrPart-time
Join a strong community where we care for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. We value our people as our best asset and offer a supportive environment with benefits, flexible schedules, professional growth opportunities, and a positive, fun workplace.
Responsibilities
- Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child.
- Maintain a fun, interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
- Observe, assess, and plan for children’s development and communicate effectively with families.
- Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool, and child‑development topics.
Requirements
- Ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
- Ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
- Energetic, dependable individual with a passion for working with children.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay: $16.48 – $17.12 (based on position, education, and experience).
- Bi‑weekly and daily pay options.
- Immediate health insurance (medical, dental, vision) for full‑time employees; limited medical coverage for part‑time workers.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Education assistance, tuition reimbursement, and certification support.
- Minimum 50 % childcare discount.
- Innovative health programs and immediate access to benefits.
- Ongoing training, credential assistance, and the unique Master Teacher Program.
- Ability to bring your children to work.
- Positive, fun workplace where employees are recognized and appreciated.
Schedule
- Monday – Friday work week.
- Flexible schedules that work for you.
- No nights or weekends required.