Assistant Teacher

10 hours ago

Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States LeafSpring School Full time


Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development


Company: LeafSpring School of Hanover
Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Pay | Based on Experience
Industry: Early Childhood Education | Preschool | Child Care Services

Help Young Minds Grow — Become an Assistant Teacher at LeafSpring Schools Do you love working with young children and want to play a meaningful role in their early development? LeafSpring Schools is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Teacher to join our vibrant early learning community. If you're passionate about child development, preschool support, and creating joyful, engaging learning environments, this is the opportunity for you

Why Work at LeafSpring Schools?
  • Paid time off and holidays, including your birthday
  • Work-life balance is a priority: no evening or weekend shifts.
  • Heavily discounted tuition and free access to the Get Well Place for your own child when ill
  • Paid training and continuing education opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development
  • Meals provided daily
  • Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning
Your Role as an Assistant Teacher As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work closely with the Lead Teacher to deliver a nurturing, safe, and educational classroom environment for infants, toddlers, or preschool-age children. You'll help implement play-based learning activities, manage classroom routines, and provide individualized attention that supports each child's social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support daily routines including circle time, story time, snack, outdoor play, and rest time
  • Assist with lesson planning and curriculum implementation based on children's developmental needs and interests
  • Supervise children during classroom transitions, group play, and hands-on activities
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment aligned with state licensing regulations
  • Encourage independence, self-help skills, and social interaction through positive guidance strategies
  • Observe and document children's behavior and milestones for communication with families and the teaching team
  • Provide age-appropriate support for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, depending on assigned classroom
  • Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a supportive, inclusive early childhood learning environment
Qualifications
  • Previous experience in child care, preschool, daycare, or toddler education (preferred)
  • Understanding of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)
  • Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children
  • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
  • Ability to multitask, follow classroom structure, and adapt to children's needs
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • CDA or enrollment in Early Childhood Education courses (preferred but not required)
Make a Difference Every Day If you're ready to begin or grow your career in early childhood education and want to be part of a supportive school community that values your contributions, apply today to become an Assistant Teacher at LeafSpring Schools

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

Make a Difference

LeafSpring School has been the standard of excellence in early education and school-age recreation for over 35 years, providing an enriching environment and a nurturing school setting for children and their families. We are a nationally recognized early childhood education franchise that offers innovative programs for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children. With a commitment to fostering cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth, LeafSpring School provides a community of families and educators who partner for each child's success. 

LeafSpring School employees help build the foundation for excellence within every student by developing lifelong learners and the leaders of tomorrow. Make a real difference in your community by helping young minds develop and grow into healthy, productive individuals.



This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to LeafSpring School Corporate.

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