Full Time Teacher/ Assistant Teacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 17 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value level due to the importance of early childhood education, competitive salary, and room for professional growth within a supportive environment.
- Salary range: $16.50–$19/hour
- Opportunity to make a direct positive impact on children's development
- Professional growth and development opportunities available
- Physically demanding role requiring strong interpersonal skills
Pros
- Engagement in a meaningful role shaping early childhood education
- Opportunity for professional development and training
- Support from a tightly-knit team environment
Cons
- Physically demanding role with required lifting and stand periods
- Requires strong interpersonal skills to manage diverse classroom dynamics
- Limited scalability as experience increases
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • In-person
Good fit
- Early childhood educators or aspiring teachers
- Team-oriented individuals passionate about child development
- Candidates looking for career growth in education
Not recommended for
- Individuals who do not enjoy physical activity in work roles
- Candidates looking for fully remote positions
- People with limited interest in collaborative environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Duties
· Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
· Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
· Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
· Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
· Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
· Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
· Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
· Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
· Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
· High energy.
· Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
· Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
· A strong understanding of child development.
· Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
· Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift 35lbs.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to get up and down from the floor.
- Must be able to go outdoors in all different weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
Experience with children is required. Early childhood degree preferred but not required.
Benefits
Full time teachers earn:
- vacation time
- Sick time
- Paid holidays
- bonuses
- 401
