Assistant Teacher

The Elegant Child in Wildwood is a licensed childcare center seeking a full-time  Assistant Teacher for our Two-year-old classroom!

To be QUALIFIED  for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and the ability to pass all background checks. A  plus  if you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Compensation: $15.50 - $17.00/ hr. based on education and experience.

Location : 513 Strecker Rd, Wildwood

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development

Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

Main Job Responsibilities:

Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.

Implement activities that encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.

Take direction, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program.

Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children.

Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.

Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.

Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

Elegant Child  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.