About Children of America (COA): Children of America is a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states - and we're growing. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow professionally and share your passion for early childhood education.

Our programs serve children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp. Our culture encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work, because your unique perspectives and experiences make our team stronger.

Who You'll Interact With

This role interacts daily with children, parents, management, and teaching staff to support a collaborative and positive learning environment.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least 540 hours working in a licensed childcare setting
Strong organizational and decision-making skills
Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
Flexible and adaptable in challenging situations
Commitment to professional growth

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Responsible for carrying out daily lesson plans
Assist in creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members
Utilize technology to document and deliver child progress reports
Exhibit empathy toward children's emotions and parents' needs
Present age-appropriate expectations for children
Be creative, passionate, and engaged in your work
Demonstrate a desire to grow into a Lead Teacher role - COA actively promotes from within

Our Shared Mission & Values

Accountability: Take responsibility, learn from mistakes, and uphold COA's mission and values
Collaboration: Align solutions that meet stakeholder needs
Growth Mindset: Treat challenges as opportunities for learning and growth
Integrity: Make decisions ethically and consider their impact on all stakeholders
Consistency: Ensure continuity of care and clear expectations for children and families

Benefits

Internal career advancement opportunities
50% employee childcare discount
Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships
Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident, disability
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Hourly rate: $18.65 – $23.65 per hour. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.

Children of America is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. This job description is intended to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state-specific pay transparency regulations.

The listed responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation range reflect the essential functions and expectations of the role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity.

Children of America is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.

Children of America (COA): It’s A Special Recipe of People, Principles And Pride... Working at COA is more than just a job, it’s an environment that enables you to achieve your career goals while helping children and families realize their own. As industry leaders we offer an unparalleled developmental program that takes education, reading, physical fitness and nutrition to a new level in early childhood development. The same passion we put into our children and families guides our professional culture, empowering diverse and talented people to focus on the best parts of their character and capabilities – and to use those qualities to redefine their potential. Our leaders not only have a vision, great communication and people skills, they also have a vast knowledge of their industry. As an organization, we believe in growing and nurturing from within. In fact, over 65 percent of our leadership team started as teachers. We pride ourselves on creating strong managers across our organization who are focused on motivating and engaging associates in today’s fast-moving workplace. We all know that building a successful business cannot be done alone and staying relevant takes a team approach. For that reason, the foundation of our culture is PEEEPs, through which, People, Enrollment, Education, Expenses, and Performance, are the framework adopted to maximize success. COA is an environment where team members can bring their whole selves to work, and where individuality, creativity and contributions are valued. In short, we are passionate group of individuals driven by the common idea of delivering the exceptional COA Experience to everyone we meet. In this spirit, we manage more than 65 high-quality childcare centers in DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, NY, NC, OH, PA, VA and WI and employ more than 2,000 employees. For opportunities at any one of our schools please go to: http://www.childrenofamerica.com/careers.

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