Child Care Assistant Teachers

Assistant Teacher

Whether you're just beginning your career in early childhood education or looking to grow into a Lead Teacher role, we'd love to connect! Heartworks Early Education offers a supportive, inclusive school community where educators are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. We're here to help you build a meaningful career—and a life—you love, both in and out of the classroom.

As an Assistant Teacher, you'll play a vital role in creating warm, engaging, and safe learning environments for children ages 0–5. Through teamwork, compassionate communication, and hands-on learning, you'll support classroom activities, daily routines, and curriculum implementation while building strong relationships with children, families, and fellow educators. You'll be an essential part of a close-knit school community where everyone works together to help children thrive.

Salary Ranges: $18.00 to $22.09 per hour for Assistant Teachers.

Benefits: Enjoy up to 75% off your child's tuition, health benefits from day one, generous paid time off, free 24/7 virtual doctor access, a 401(k) with discretionary employer yearly contribution, career growth opportunities, and more!

Our Hiring Process:

If you're a match for the role, we'll reach out to schedule a phone interview. Strong candidates will be invited for an in-person interview at the school. You'll hear from us within 48 hours of your interview.

Our schools operate year-round, Monday–Friday, 7:30AM – 5:30PM (Operating hours subject to change).

We Offer:

• Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision all effective from start date. Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance, are also available.
• Free subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors.
• 401(k) plan with eligibility for a discretionary employer contribution each year (Must be 21+ to enroll. Eligibility to contribute starts after 60 days of employment).
• Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, updates in certification credentials, and degree completion.
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
• Employee referral program available.

Guided by HONOR, we foster a culture of respect, trust, and collaboration where educators, children, families, and partners feel valued as we build a brighter future for today's youngest learners:

• Humility: Valuing and learning from those around you
• Open-Mindedness: Embracing diverse ideas and perspectives
• Nurture: Supporting the growth of children, families, and teammates
• Ownership: Taking pride in your work and accountability
• Recognition: Celebrating contributions and effort

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Genuine interest in working with young children ages 0–5
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude
• Ability to meet state licensing and background check requirements
• Must be able to work a Full-Time or Part-Time onsite schedule at an assigned school

$18 - $22.09 an hour The compensation range represents Heartworks' intention for this position. Actual offers may vary based on experience, education, and other business factors.

About Heartworks Early Education

Heartworks Early Education is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. Across 41 New England schools, nearly 900 dedicated educators partner with close to 4,000 families to create nurturing, high-quality learning environments where children learn, grow, and thrive.

Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers – they inspire, create, model, and most importantly make this a great place to work. At Babilou Family US we are consistently recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which we operate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.