Assistant Daycare Teacher - Floater

Position Summary
At Bright Kids Learning Academy, Assistant Daycare Teachers support the classroom by helping create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn and grow. This role serves as the foundation for developing future Lead Teachers and requires a willingness to learn, grow, and contribute consistently to classroom success.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and classroom activities
• Assist in supervising children to ensure safety at all times
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and compliant classroom environment
• Encourage positive interactions among children
• Provide support during meals, transitions, and playtime
• Observe children and communicate any concerns to the Lead Teacher
• Follow all licensing, health, and safety regulations
• Assist with classroom setup, breakdown, and daily routines
• Demonstrate reliability and flexibility in scheduling (including opening/closing support)

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a daycare teacher or childcare provider, preferred
• Strong understanding of child development
• Patient, kind, and nurturing
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• First aid/CPR certified

Success Indicators

• Consistent attendance and dependability
• Demonstrates growth toward Lead Teacher readiness
• Supports a well-managed and safe classroom environment
• Builds positive relationships with children and staff

Pay

• $16.00 per hour
• Paid semi-monthly