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Available positions:
Part-Time Assistant Teacher
Looking for a rewarding part-time job where every day is a little different? Playmates Preschools & Child Development Centers is looking for a dependable and flexible Part-Time Assistant Teacher to support our teachers and classrooms throughout the center. This position plays an important role in helping our classrooms run smoothly and ensuring our children receive the care and attention they need.
Position Details:
🕒 Part-Time | Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Buffalo & Barboursville
What You’ll Do:
- Assist teachers and classrooms wherever additional support is needed
- Help supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities
- Provide coverage for staff during breaks, transitions, and other daily needs
- Assist with classroom routines, meals, snacks, and clean-up
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children
- Work with children of various ages and adapt to different classroom needs
- Follow all center policies, procedures, and state licensing requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience working with children is a plus
- Friendly, dependable, flexible, and willing to help wherever needed
- Comfortable working with children of different ages
- Ability to work well with teachers and other staff members
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- High School diploma or GED required
- Must meet state licensing requirements
🌟 Perfect for someone who enjoys variety, working with children, and being part of a team!
Complete application on-line and indicate under EMPLOYMENT DESIRED, POSITION fill in with “Part-Time Assistant Teacher.”
 Pre-K 3 Teacher Assistant
Ready to make a difference in the classroom? Playmates Preschools & Child Development Centers is looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Pre-K Assistant Teacher to work alongside our teaching team.
Position Details:
đź•’ Full-Time
📍 Location: Ceredo & Barboursville
🎯 Ages: Pre-K
What You’ll Do:
- Assist the Lead or Group Teacher with daily classroom activities and routines
- Support the implementation of planned curriculum and age-appropriate activities
- Help create an engaging classroom environment through displays, artwork, learning materials, and activities
- Assist with snack and meal times while supervising children
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom and surrounding areas
- Supervise children and support their safety, well-being, and individual needs
- Assist in maintaining classroom standards and following all licensing requirements
- Communicate any concerns, special needs, or suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate supervisor
- Attend staff meetings, training, planning, and evaluation meetings
- Maintain confidentiality and follow all Playmates policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
What We’re Looking For:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, CDA, ACDS certificate, or equivalent preferred/required as applicable
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Ability to work well with others and follow directions
- Positive, energetic, and caring attitude toward children and coworkers
- Ability to support children and families through transitions
- Knowledge of state standards, health, safety, sanitation, and childcare requirements
- Basic computer skills
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development
- Ability to follow and support the approved curriculum
- Philosophy compatible with the Playmates concept
- ECCAT certification required, or must be willing to obtain ECCAT certification if not currently certified
🌟 Perfect for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to be part of a supportive classroom team!
Complete application on-line and indicate under EMPLOYMENT DESIRED, POSITION fill in with “Pre-K 3 Teacher Assistant .”
 Pre-K 3 Teacher
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference? Playmates Preschools & Child Development Centers is hiring a caring, dependable, and qualified Pre-K Teacher to provide a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.
Position Details:
📌 Full-Time
📍 Locations: Buffalo
🎯 Ages: Pre-K
What You’ll Do:
- Provide attentive supervision and ensure the safety and well-being of all children
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate Pre-K curriculum and activities
- Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and communication development
- Maintain an organized classroom that meets Playmates, accreditation, and state licensing standards
- Complete required lesson plans, observations, documentation, and daily data collection
- Communicate individual children’s needs, concerns, or developmental needs to the Site Director
- Assist with snacks, meals, transitions, and daily classroom routines
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly classroom and surrounding areas
- Work cooperatively with children, families, teachers, and administration
- Attend staff meetings, training, evaluations, and professional development opportunities
- Maintain confidentiality and follow all Playmates policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Director or supervisor
What We’re Looking For:
- Education and experience that meet applicable state licensing requirements
- Previous experience working with young children is preferred
- CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
- Knowledge of child development, state standards, health, safety, sanitation, and childcare regulations
- Ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum
- Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and leadership skills
- Ability to follow directions and work effectively with children and families
- Basic computer skills and ability to complete required documentation
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development
- Positive, energetic, and caring attitude toward children, families, and coworkers
- Philosophy compatible with the Playmates concept
- Associate’s degree required
🌟 Perfect for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and wants to make a positive impact in the lives of young children!
Complete application on-line and indicate under EMPLOYMENT DESIRED, POSITION fill in with “Pre-K 3 Teacher.”
 Full-Time Handy Man
Are you skilled, dependable, and someone who enjoys working with your hands? Playmates Preschools & Child Development Centers is looking for a reliable and hardworking Handy Man to join our team and help maintain safe, clean, and functional facilities across our locations.
Position Details:
⏰ Full-Time | Monday–Friday
📍 All Playmates Locations
🛠️ Maintenance & Repairs
What You’ll Do:
- Perform general maintenance and repairs, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and other facility needs
- Conduct routine inspections of buildings, classrooms, playgrounds, and equipment
- Respond promptly to maintenance and repair requests
- Install, repair, and maintain fixtures, appliances, and equipment
- Help ensure all Playmates facilities remain safe, clean, and well-maintained
- Identify potential maintenance concerns and report additional repair needs to management
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition
- Follow all applicable safety procedures and regulations
- Document completed maintenance and repair work
- Travel between Playmates locations as needed
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in maintenance, handyman work, construction, or a related field preferred
- Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repairs
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Dependable, organized, and able to work independently
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work
- Good communication and time-management skills
- Ability to safely use hand and power tools
- Ability to lift, carry, bend, climb, and perform physical labor as needed
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Must be willing to work at multiple Playmates locations
Why Join Playmates?
At Playmates, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to providing safe, welcoming, and high-quality environments for children, families, and staff. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to make a difference in our centers every day.
Part-Time Assistant TeacherÂ
Looking for a rewarding part-time job where every day is a little different? Playmates Preschools & Child Development Centers is looking for a dependable and flexible Part-Time Assistant Teacher to support our teachers and classrooms throughout the center. This position plays an important role in helping our classrooms run smoothly and ensuring our children receive the care and attention they need.
Position Details:
🕒 Part-Time | Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Kenova
What You’ll Do:
- Assist teachers and classrooms wherever additional support is needed
- Help supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities
- Provide coverage for staff during breaks, transitions, and other daily needs
- Assist with classroom routines, meals, snacks, and clean-up
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children
- Work with children of various ages and adapt to different classroom needs
- Follow all center policies, procedures, and state licensing requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience working with children is a plus
- Friendly, dependable, flexible, and willing to help wherever needed
- Comfortable working with children of different ages
- Ability to work well with teachers and other staff members
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- High School diploma or GED required
- Must meet state licensing requirements
🌟 Perfect for someone who enjoys variety, working with children, and being part of a team!
Complete application on-line and indicate under EMPLOYMENT DESIRED, POSITION fill in with “Part-Time Assistant Teacher Kenova.”

Playmates Preschools & Child Development Centers provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of age, race, religious affiliation, nationality, sex, disability, genetic information, parental status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.