Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher 

Full-Time

Child Development Center 

The Child Development Center at Baptist Health Lexington provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children of employees. Our program offers age-appropriate learning experiences, structured activities, and compassionate care designed to support each child’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Through strong communication with families and a commitment to excellence, the center promotes a positive and enriching experience for every child in our care. 

Assists with planning and implementing age-appropriate activities while providing a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment that supports children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. Provides transportation for children as needed. 

Job Description: 

• Supports appropriate age-lesson planning and activities based on children’s developmental needs. 

• Maintains classroom supplies, attendance, required forms, and training documentation. 

• Communicates positively and professionally with children, families, and staff. 

• Maintains a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment. 

• Encourages independence, exploration, play-based learning, language development, and positive social-emotional growth. 

• Use developmentally appropriate guidance and conflict-resolution strategies. 

Requirements  

•  High school diploma or equivalent (GED) 

• One Year job related experience

Benefits: 

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial assistance
• Retirement with Company Match