Assistant Teacher
Child Development Schools, Inc.
Location
Grand Prairie, Texas
Salary
$12 - $14 / HOUR
Quick overview
Support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and maintaining a safe, organized classroom environment. Engage directly with children during activities and build positive relationships with families through consistent communication.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and the ability to pass a background check. Physical ability to work with young children and strong communication skills are required.
Job description
Assistant Teacher -- Grand Prairie, TX
Your role
As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, learning, and joy. Working alongside your Lead Teacher, you will support young learners through meaningful experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, kindness, and growth. From hands-on activities and storytelling to everyday learning moments, you will help shape a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to explore the world around them.
You will serve as a trusted partner to families, a positive role model for children, and an important part of our collaborative teaching team dedicated to making early childhood education engaging, nurturing, safe, and fun.
What your day looks like
- Support the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities for the classroom
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom that meets licensing and ratio requirements
- Engage directly with children during activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor time
- Observe children and share developmental notes with the Lead Teacher
- Build relationships with families through warm, consistent daily communication
- Assist with classroom documentation including attendance and daily reports
Pay and benefits
Pay
$12-$14.00 per hour, based on experience and education.
Full-time employees receive
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
- 401(k)
- 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO
- 50% tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center
- Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Access to PerkSpot for discounts on major brands and services
- Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development
Qualifications
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to pass a background check
- Genuine care for children and a commitment to their safety and well-being
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with families
- Physical ability to meet the demands of working with young children
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- 401(k)
- Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Company-paid Holidays
- Tuition Discount for Children
- PerkSpot Discounts
