Child Development Schools, Inc.·Edmond, Oklahoma
The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in delivering age-appropriate lessons and maintaining a safe, organized classroom environment. They engage directly with children during daily activities and build positive relationships with families through consistent communication.
Assistant Teacher -- Edmond, OK
Your role
As an Assistant Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will help create a classroom filled with discovery, creativity, and learning. 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.
Pay and benefits
$11.00-$14.00 per hour, based on experience and education.
We value and welcome your application, regardless of whether you meet every listed qualification. Your unique skills and experiences matter to us. Even if this role isn't right for you, applying allows us to contact you for future opportunities.
Child Development Schools is a childcare and early education provider with 270+ centers across 11 states, serving over 30,000 children ages six weeks to twelve years. We are committed to providing high-quality developmental education and supporting the families and communities we serve.
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. Child Development Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
Market context
In Oklahoma, teaching assistant roles in early childhood settings often draw steady interest because schools and programs need support staff who can work with young children and diverse classroom needs. These positions can be competitive when employers prefer candidates with an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA, plus experience in high-risk, low-income communities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original job description, then tailor your application to highlight relevant classroom and community experience.