Assistant Teacher

Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? At Oak Ridge Children's Academy & Day Care, our mission is to serve families in our community by providing high quality education and affordable childcare in a loving, safe, and nurturing atmosphere. If you are motivated to make a positive impact on our future generation, apply today to become a part of our team!
This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts between the hours of 6:30am-5:30pm. The pay is $12-14 per hour with merit increases depending on experience and qualifications. This role is onsite at our center located: 1118 W Oak Ridge Rd, Orlando, FL 32809.
The Assistant Teacher works with the Lead Teacher to coordinate engaging developmental activities, implements curriculum that prepares children for school, and enhances their pre-reading, pre-math, language, and social skills. The Assistant Teacher serves as a model and mentor. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to build a dynamic classroom environment, create fun-filled learning activities, and support the growth and success of children.
Why You Will Love Working for Us:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Aflac Benefits
• 401K
• Incentive Pay / Merit Increases
• Professional Development
• Childcare Discount
• Medical and Dental Insurance

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example and encourage success through modeling and coaching
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth
• Follow all facility policies and state regulations
• Maintain a personal and professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement

What We Need from You:

• High school diploma / GED, or degree in related field of study required
• 45 DCF hours required
• Minimum of 1 year of professional early childhood education or experience
• Must clear a full background check
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and basic computer skills
• Strong understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where students are engaged and encouraged to succeed
• Effective in communicating with both students and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns

Oak Ridge Children's Academy & Day Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.