About this role
Love working with kids? Start your teaching career with us. No experience needed.
Children of America is hiring Assistant Teachers at our Lee's Hill school in Spotsylvania. You'll work alongside caring, experienced teachers, learn hands-on in the classroom, and grow toward a Lead Teacher role. We'll help you build your skills and pay for your education along the way.
Pay: $14.00 – $16.00 per hour
Why you'll love it here
- No experience required. A high school diploma or GED and a love for children are all you need to start.
- A clear path to Lead Teacher. This role is built to help you grow, and we promote from within.
- We help pay for school. Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarships help you earn your CDA or degree.
- Half off childcare. You get a 50% discount on care for your own children.
- Full benefits. Medical, dental and vision, plus a 401(k), paid vacation and paid holidays.
- A team that values you. Bring your whole self to work. Our differences make us stronger.
About our school
We serve children from 6 weeks to 12 years old across Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care and Summer Camp programs.
What you'll do
- Help carry out daily lesson plans and bring learning to life
- Help create a safe, structured and positive classroom
- Comfort, encourage and connect with children through their big feelings
- Set age-appropriate expectations and support each child's growth
- Communicate warmly and professionally with parents and teammates
- Use our classroom app to document progress and share updates with families
- Be creative, have fun and keep learning
What you bring
- High school diploma or GED
- A genuine love for working with children
- Patience, flexibility and a positive attitude, even on busy days
- Good organization and sound judgment
- A knack for building relationships with kids, families and coworkers
- Eagerness to learn and grow into a Lead Teacher role
What we value
- Accountability: We own our work and learn from mistakes.
- Collaboration: We solve problems together.
- Growth mindset: We see challenges as chances to learn.
- Integrity: We do the right thing for children and families.
- Consistency: Children and families can count on us every day.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision
- 401(k), plus life, accident and disability insurance
- Paid vacation and paid holidays
- 50% employee childcare discount
- Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarships
- Employee referral bonus and recognition programs
- Promotion from within
Ready to make a difference every day? Apply today. It only takes a few minutes, and we'll be in touch soon.
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The hourly pay range for this position is $14.00 – $16.00. Actual pay depends on experience, skills, location and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives.
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.
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What I changed and why:
- "No experience needed" is in the headline. That's the biggest draw for this audience, and it widens your applicant pool.
- Education help and the path to Lead Teacher are near the top. At this pay level, many applicants are weighing you against retail and fast food jobs. Paid schooling and a career path are things those jobs usually can't offer.
- The wording speaks to the applicant. "Exhibit empathy toward children's emotions" became "Comfort, encourage and connect with children," which reads warmer and less corporate.
- "Responsible for carrying out lesson plans" became "Help carry out." That matches an assistant role and makes the job feel less intimidating to new applicants.
- The mission and values section is shorter, and the legal text has no duplicate paragraph. If HR requires the exact original wording, paste it back in.
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All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.