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.

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: $11.00-$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

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.

About Child Development Schools

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.

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