Assistant Teacher- Group family daycare

About This Role

Under the guidance of the Director and Teachers, the Assistant Teacher will assist in creating a nurturing and secure environment for children, while actively participating in fun and engaging activities to promote cognitive and social development. A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, the Assistant Teacher will work collaboratively with the team to provide high-quality early childhood education, establish meaningful relationships with children and their families, and effectively disseminate progress information to parents and staff.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

CDA

CPR FIRST AID

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development

• Holidays

  Vacation

  Sick Days

  Health Insurance- On Site Provider Only

  Childcare Training

  CDA

About Us

Step with Purpose is a Group Family Daycare proudly serving our community since 2005. We provide care for children ages 6 months to 13 years old, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Our program focuses on high-quality care, offering three hot meals daily to ensure your child is nourished and ready to learn.

We are affiliated with Quality Stars and committed to excellence in early childhood education. Our Director brings over 26 years of experience and a true passion for nurturing and educating children.

Our school is play-based and centered around the Creative Curriculum, which emphasizes the importance of play as a fundamental part of learning. This evidence-based approach integrates exploration, investigation, and intentional teaching to develop key skills in areas such as:

• Social-emotional development
• Language and literacy
• Math and science concepts
• Creative expression
• Problem-solving and critical thinking

Through the Creative Curriculum, we encourage children to follow their natural curiosity and build confidence as they explore the world around them. Our activities are tailored to children’s developmental stages, fostering a love of learning while laying a strong foundation for future success.

We believe that play is the heart of learning. Play-based learning nurtures creativity, strengthens social skills, and supports physical and cognitive development in an engaging and enjoyable way. Whether it's through imaginative role play, building with blocks, exploring nature, or creating art, children at Step with Purpose are immersed in meaningful learning experiences every day.

Our program also includes:

• Outdoor play to foster physical development and exploration
• Fun-filled activities to spark creativity
• Exciting field trips to enrich learning
• Library visits to promote a love of reading.

At Step with Purpose, we are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. We partner with families to nurture each child’s unique potential, creating a strong foundation for lifelong success.