Assistant Teacher -- [Pooler, GA]

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 [AGE GROUP] 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

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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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

A degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education and prior experience in a licensed childcare center are a plus, but not required. We hire for character and train for skill.

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