Lead And Assistant Teacher

Urgently Hiring! $15.00 - $18.00 per hour!

• Full time employees receive 100% company-paid medical and life insurance, plus company-paid dental and vision for you and your family!
• Enjoy generous paid time off and holidays, and paid volunteer time off to support local nonprofits!
• Tuition discounts at the Academy!
• 401K company matching program!

Kiddie Academy of Abingdon, the corporately-owned Academy, has an IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY for a patient, flexible and nurturing person to join our team as a Lead Teacher or Assistant Teacher. You'll enjoy being part of a passionate and collaborative culture in an environment that has enhanced health and safety protocols. Kiddie Academy professionals make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. If you're motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you.

Qualifications

About this role:

You'll use your caring attitude, creative nature and excellent communication and collaboration skills in the classroom. Among your responsibilities will be:

• Providing general classroom supervision, which includes the personal care, hygiene and positive guidance for the children.

• Preparing and implementing activities for children that stress physical, social and emotional growth.

• Providing materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in active play.

About you:

• 1 year minimum early childhood education work experience

• 45 Hour Infant Toddler and/or 90 Hour Preschool Certifications preferred

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state of Maryland and local regulatory agencies

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high and pass a medical exam/physical

Why join the Kiddie Academy team?

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care has been preparing young minds for future success since its founding in 1981. With 300 independently owned franchises throughout the United States, this stable company is poised for continued growth. In this role, you will truly make a lasting impact in the lives of families, communities, and entrepreneurs nationwide.

For the second-straight year, Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care ranked tops among child care category in Entrepreneur's 2021 Fastest-Growing Franchises rankings and in Franchise Gator's 2021 Top Franchises List. Locally, we are ranked by the Baltimore Business Journal as #14 on its list of Top 100 Private Companies, #24 on its list of the Top 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Greater Baltimore, and in the top 10 Best Places to Work in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Our franchisees and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.