Assistant Teacher

Job overview

The Assistant Teacher position is onsite in Fredericksburg, VA, and is full-time. Pay is $15–$17 per hour. Children of America serves children from six weeks to 12 years across infant, toddler, preschool, pre-K, before- and after-care, and summer camp programs. The assistant teacher supports daily learning and care by carrying out lesson plans, helping maintain a safe and structured classroom, communicating with families and staff, and documenting children’s progress. The role contributes to continuity of care and a positive learning environment while offering a path to grow into a Lead Teacher role.

What you'll do

• Carry out daily lesson plans
• help create a safe, structured, positive learning environment
• communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members
• use technology to document and deliver progress reports
• respond empathetically to children’s emotions and parents’ needs
• set age-appropriate expectations
• demonstrate willingness to grow into a Lead Teacher role.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant teacher

fredericksburg va

children of america

early childhood education

infant

toddler

preschool

pre-k

full-time

lesson plans

$15–$17 per hour

childcare discount

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability benefits
• 401(k)
• paid vacation and holidays
• 50% employee childcare discount
• educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships
• referral bonuses and recognition programs.

Why this role

The posting lists a 50% employee childcare discount and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships.

About the employer

Children of America is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.