Assistant Childcare Teacher at Grow With Us… · Freeport

Assistant Teacher – Early Childhood Education

Grow With Us is looking for a caring and dedicated Assistant Teacher to join our early childhood education team! If you have a passion for helping young children learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Observe and support each child’s developmental progress through daily documentation and assessments.
• Follow the classroom’s daily schedule to ensure consistency and smooth operation.
• Implement age-appropriate learning activities that promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
• Create and maintain an organized, welcoming, and safe classroom environment.
• Prepare engaging materials for play and exploration.
• Assist with diapering, toileting, and hygiene routines as needed.
• Support meal and snack preparation while following food safety and CDC guidelines.
• Perform daily cleaning and safety checks to maintain a clean and healthy classroom.
• Provide classroom coverage and support to maintain staff-child ratios at all times.

Compliance & Professionalism

• Stay up to date with State of Florida, ELC, OEL, and DCF standards.
• Support classroom teams and communicate any compliance concerns to the Director.
• Maintain professionalism in all interactions with children, families, staff, and visitors.
• Foster positive relationships with families and colleagues to ensure quality care and education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in an early learning environment is preferred.
• Ability to follow schedules, classroom routines, and state regulations.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organization skills.
• Must meet all state licensing and background screening requirements.

What We Offer

Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which can include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Free Childcare
• Training reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Employee referral incentives
• Teacher appreciation programs
• Classroom décor allowances
• Career development support and TEACH program sponsorships

Ready to grow with us? Apply today to join our team of passionate educators dedicated to building brighter futures!

Grow With Us Learning Academy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and strive to maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment for everyone.