Teacher Aide Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are

We partner with leading employers to deliver high-quality, onsite child care that supports working families.and creating opportunities for educators to do what they love (and feel valued while they're doing it). Join the founding team to support a new employer-sponsored 24-hour onsite child care client center and help build the high-quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.

About The Role

As an Assistant Teacher, you will:

• Support the Head Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment

• Assist with implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum through play, exploration, and daily routines

• Help maintain compliance with state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and ratio requirements

• Supervise children and support daily activities including meals, rest time, and transitions

• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members

• Support classroom organization, cleanliness, and documentation as required

• Step into classroom coverage as needed to maintain proper ratios

Apply Today If You:

• Enjoy working with young children and supporting their growth and development

• Have experience in early childhood education or a related field (preferred but not required, depending on state guidelines)

• Meet or are eligible to meet state requirements for child care staff in a licensed program

• Are willing to complete required background checks and pre-service training in accordance with state regulations

• Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our educators earn competitive compensation based on level of education and experience. Full-time employees also receive benefits including tuition reimbursement, health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement savings, and commuter benefits.

Child-Centered Approach: Our educators facilitate each child's success by observing their interests and developing a curriculum inspired by their curiosity. Learn more about our teaching philosophy here https://vivvi.com/programs

State-of-the-Art Facilities: All of our centers are purposefully designed to offer endless opportunities for learning and discovery. Our newest center in Huntsville, Alabama (License Application Pending) is being specifically built to support the needs of the Toyota families, and will include the most up-to-date materials and equipment to ensure teachers have everything they need to deliver a high-quality educational experience.

Employee Development: We offer financial support for ongoing education through tuition reimbursement, as well as robust onboarding training, ongoing professional development days, and individual coaching and feedback. We also love to promote from within and are committed to helping our colleagues achieve their career goals at Vivvi!

To be considered, applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to Huntsville, Alabama. Candidates must also possess independent US work authorization.

Physical demands of this position include but are not limited to sitting and standing for extended periods, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, and frequently moving or lifting children weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact hr@vivvi.com. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

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