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Child Care Center Assistant Teacher - La Petite Academy, Gem Heights Dr E

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Puyallup, WAJob$18.09–18.79/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Compensation
$18.09–18.79/hr
Location
Puyallup, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Learning Care Group is hiring a Child Care Center Assistant Teacher - La Petite Academy, Gem Heights Dr E. The Assistant Teacher at La Petite Academy in Puyallup, WA, is a dedicated team member who provides daily care for children, ensuring a fun, interactive, clean, and organized classroom environment. This role involves observing, assessing, and planning for children's development, communicating with families, and engaging in physical activities. The position offers opportunities for growth through ongoing training and tuition reimbursement.

Key focus areas include Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child, Maintain a fun, interactive classroom that is clean and organized, and Develop ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children.

Successful candidates bring Meet State Requirements For Education And Experience and Background Check. Important skills include Daily Child Care, Maintain Interactive Classroom, Maintain Clean And Organized Classroom, Observe Children, Assess Children, and Plan For Children.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Daily Child CareMaintain Interactive ClassroomMaintain Clean and Organized ClassroomObserve ChildrenAssess ChildrenPlan for ChildrenCommunicate With FamiliesEnergeticDependablePassion for Working With ChildrenWork Indoors or OutdoorsEngage in Physical Activity With Children

Qualifications

Meet State Requirements for Education and ExperienceBackground Check

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

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Child Care Center Assistant Teacher - La Petite Academy, Gem Heights Dr E

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  • Brand: La Petite Academy

  • Location:

16028 Gem Heights Dr E

Puyallup,

WA

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

  • You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.

  • You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.

  • You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.

  • You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

Assistant Teachers:

  • Love to help! Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child. Maintain a fun, interactive classroom that is clean and organized.

  • Love to engage! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.

  • Love to learn! Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool and child development topics.

We want energetic, dependable individuals, with a passion for working with children, who have: 

  • The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.

  • The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options

  • Assistant Teacher- $18.09-$18.79

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers

  • Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees

  • Monday through Friday work week

Effective January 1, 2024- Successful completion of a background check is a prerequisite of employment.

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Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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