Job detail
Assistant Teacher - Offer
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
#Child Development#Classroom Management#Early Childhood Education#Childcare#Educational Support#Montessori Approach#Licensed Childcare Facility
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago
Location
Manassas, Virginia
Quick overview
Support the lead teacher in providing an authentic Montessori experience for children aged 16 months to 6 years. Responsibilities include supervising children, guiding self-directed activities, and maintaining classroom materials.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma is required, and one or more years of experience in a licensed childcare facility is preferred. Candidates must meet state criteria for childcare employment and possess strong organizational skills.
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Job description
Center: Manassas
Job Type: Full-Time
No evenings or weekends!
- Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Bright Path Kids!
- As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive.
- Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount.
- With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us.
- Unleash your potential and join Villa Montessori!
What will you be doing?
- As an Assistant Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide an authentic Montessori experience by following each child as they grow and develop independence, confidence and a strong sense of community. Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 16 months – 6 years.
- Assist and support the lead teacher with supervision of children in the classroom while fostering an environment that will allow children to develop at their own pace.
- Work with individual and small groups of children as directed by the lead teacher.
- Create a rapport with the children and be responsive to their needs, guiding them through self-directed activities.
- Maintain open lines of communication with parents to answer questions.
- Responsible for the care and maintenance of the classroom, teaching materials and equipment.
Top Reasons to join BrightPath
- We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
- All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
- We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
- Full-time staff accrue paid time off in their first year.
- Full-time staff are given 8 paid holidays off.
- Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years’ experience working in a licensed childcare facility preferred.
- Ability to multitask and remain organized.
- Ability to work within regular operating hours.
- Must meet state criteria for childcare employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in early childhood development or related field.
- Familiarity with the Montessori approach to education.
- Responsible
- Team Player/Cooperative
If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Childcare Discount