How to hire a toddler assistant teacher

How to hire a toddler assistant teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step toddler assistant teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a toddler assistant teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new toddler assistant teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The toddler assistant teacher hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A toddler assistant teacher's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, toddler assistant teachers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of toddler assistant teacher salaries for various roles:

   Type of Toddler Assistant Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Toddler Assistant Teacher	Teacher assistants work under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction.	$11-18
   Teacher Aide	Teacher aides help lead teachers in managing the classroom. They assist teachers in conducting classroom sessions by setting up the classroom in advance, sourcing materials needed for class activities, helping in presentations, and guiding students during class activities... Show more	$11-17
   Teacher	Being a teacher is one of the most passionate professions, among others. Teachers educate, motivate, and guide every generation of learners to prepare them for the real world... Show more	$15-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • CPR
   • Child Care
   • Child Development
   • Classroom Management
   • Pre-K
   • Emotional Development
   • Mathematics
   • Classroom Environment
   • Social Development
   • Open Communication
   • Parent-Teacher Conferences
   • Preschool Children
   • Infant Room

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Work closely with co-teacher to manage and co-teach curriculum to a large group.
   • Schedule appointments, answer calls, file, pull, and maintain accuracy in patients EMR.
   • Assist in preparation and maintenance of Montessori learning environment to encourage students to thrive academically, socially, and physically.
   • Collaborate with parents and other staff members in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment in alignment with the Montessori philosophy
   • Used IMS EMR * intellegent medical software.
   • Collaborate, plan, and co-taught with general education teachers.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your toddler assistant teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A toddler assistant teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, toddler assistant teachers' average salary in south carolina is 40% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level toddler assistant teachers earn 39% less than senior-level toddler assistant teachers.
   • Certifications. A toddler assistant teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a toddler assistant teacher's salary.

   Average toddler assistant teacher salary

   $14.49hourly

   $30,137 yearly

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   Entry-level toddler assistant teacher salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

   Average toddler assistant teacher salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$35,296	$17
   2	Washington	$33,286	$16
   3	New York	$33,040	$16
   4	Massachusetts	$31,186	$15
   5	Utah	$30,466	$15
   6	Delaware	$30,153	$15
   7	Arizona	$29,934	$14
   8	Minnesota	$28,475	$14
   9	Missouri	$28,001	$13
   10	Colorado	$27,619	$13
   11	New Jersey	$27,293	$13
   12	Illinois	$26,523	$13
   13	Virginia	$25,810	$12
   14	Pennsylvania	$25,566	$12
   15	South Dakota	$25,529	$12
   16	Maryland	$25,015	$12
   17	Nebraska	$24,645	$12
   18	Texas	$24,602	$12
   19	North Carolina	$24,026	$12
   20	Wisconsin	$24,011	$12

   Average toddler assistant teacher salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Faith Academy	$40,277	$19.36
   2	The Rockefeller University	$37,705	$18.13
   3	University Settlement	$37,554	$18.05
   4	Wilder Foundation	$37,244	$17.91	2
   5	Santa Clara University	$36,425	$17.51	1
   6	Montessori Center School	$36,286	$17.45
   7	Rocketship Education	$36,213	$17.41	76
   8	Northwest Center	$35,797	$17.21
   9	NY Kids Club	$34,715	$16.69	18
   10	Nobel Learning	$34,700	$16.68
   11	Central Lakes College	$34,526	$16.60
   12	Leake and Watts Services Inc.	$34,383	$16.53	3
   13	Bona Vista Programs	$34,275	$16.48
   14	Right At School	$34,215	$16.45
   15	Mercy Corps	$33,857	$16.28
   16	RCS Learning Center	$33,645	$16.18
   17	Bay Farm Montessori Academy	$33,067	$15.90
   18	HELP USA	$33,038	$15.88
   19	Cuesta College	$32,986	$15.86	3
   20	UCHealth	$32,981	$15.86

4. Writing a toddler assistant teacher job description

   A toddler assistant teacher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a toddler assistant teacher job description:

   Toddler assistant teacher job description example

   Are you energetic, enthusiastic, and fun? Do you have a great attitude and enjoy helping young minds discover the world? Are you looking for a welcoming and supportive team where you'll make a difference in your community?
   
   We're looking for Assistant Teachers in several Greater Cleveland licensed locations, and you're welcome to apply and work at multiple sites! You'll develop positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative connections with their caregivers. All this with the freedom to create adventures and have a lifelong impact!
   
   This is an excellent opportunity for college students studying early education and adults seeking a flexible part time morning and afternoon schedules.
   You'll be a great fit if: You're over 18 You have a high school diploma or GED (enrollment in a relevant degree-seeking program is a plus) You've worked with children, especially in a licensed childcare or educational environment
   You're our ideal Assistant Teacher if this sounds like you: Sense of humor * Loads of patience * Curious * Adaptable * Organized * Creative
   What you'll get: Mentoring from experienced professionals who are interested in your growth Free YMCA membership Employee discounts around town at places like Playhouse Square and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Voluntary participation in our retirement plan Morning and afternoon schedules with a shift differential
   A little about us: Our goal is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Our mission is to support healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Our vision is to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.
   However you identify and whatever life experience you bring, we celebrate you! Join us and you'll be excited to come to work every day!
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find toddler assistant teachers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your toddler assistant teacher job on Zippia to find and recruit toddler assistant teacher candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting toddler assistant teachers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new toddler assistant teacher

   Once you've found the toddler assistant teacher candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new toddler assistant teacher. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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