Assistant Teacher

AACTE; New Jersey; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance opportunities

Paid time off

Childcare discounts

Professional development and ongoing培训

Opportunities for professional growth

A supportive, collaborative team

Job summary

The Learning Experience Wayne in Wayne, NJ is seeking an Assistant Teacher in Early Childhood Education to support a caring, developmentally appropriate classroom. You will partner with a Lead Teacher to help children grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively through hands-on activities.

This role emphasizes a positive attitude, teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to safety. The center offers competitive hourly pay, health insurance opportunities for eligible staff, paid time off,

Qualifications

• Experience with early childhood education or childcare preferred.
• Ability to engage children through play, songs, stories, and activities.
• Ability to follow classroom routines and support LEAP Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Work with Lead Teacher to maintain a welcoming classroom.
• Engage children through play, songs, stories, and activities.
• Assist with daily routines and transitions.
• Encourage positive behavior with age-appropriate management.

Skills

Passion for children

Positive attitude

Team player

Growth mindset

Dependability & professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Must be at least 18 years old

NJ childcare licensing requirements

Job description

Assistant Teacher | Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience | Wayne, NJ

Compensation: $17.00–$19.00 per hour

Where Happy Happens Here!

At The Learning Experience in Wayne, NJ, we believe that early childhood education is about more than teaching. It's about creating a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where children feel loved, supported, and excited to learn.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $17.00–$19.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance opportunities for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• Childcare discounts
• Professional development and ongoing training
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• A supportive, collaborative team environment

What We're Looking For

• A Passion for Children: You genuinely enjoy working with young children and understand the importance of nurturing their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• A Positive Attitude: You bring patience, enthusiasm, kindness, and positive energy into the classroom each day.
• A Team Player: You communicate respectfully, support your coworkers, and understand that successful classrooms depend on collaboration.
• A Growth Mindset: You're open to feedback, eager to learn, and committed to continuously improving your skills as an educator.
• Dependability & Professionalism: You understand the importance of consistency, punctuality, accountability, and maintaining a professional environment for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support & Engagement

• Work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to maintain a welcoming, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Actively engage with children through play, songs, stories, creative activities, and meaningful interactions.
• Assist with daily classroom routines, transitions, and activities.
• Encourage positive behavior through patience, guidance, redirection, and age-appropriate classroom management techniques.

Curriculum & Child Development

• Support the implementation of The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®.
• Assist with hands-on learning activities that promote children's developmental growth.
• Recognize and respond to the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each child.
• Encourage independence, social-emotional development, communication, and a lifelong love of learning.

Health, Safety & Daily Care

• Maintain active supervision of children at all times and follow all center safety procedures.
• Assist with daily caregiving responsibilities, including diapering, toileting, handwashing, feeding, and other age-appropriate personal care needs.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and organized classroom.
• Follow all applicable health, safety, licensing, and center policies.
• Support accurate attendance tracking, child accountability, and safe classroom transitions.

Family Communication & Teamwork

• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Support timely and accurate communication with families regarding their child's daily experiences, activities, and milestones.
• Assist with classroom updates and documentation using the center's communication platform.
• Communicate concerns, observations, and classroom needs promptly and professionally to the Lead Teacher and center leadership.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education preferred.
• Coursework or credentials in Early Childhood Education are a plus.
• Must meet all applicable New Jersey childcare licensing and employment requirements.
• Must successfully complete required background checks, health screenings, and safety training.
• Must demonstrate patience, sound judgment, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to children's well‑being.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to actively participate in classroom activities and provide safe, attentive care to young children.

Essential physical responsibilities may include:

• Standing, walking, sitting, and moving throughout the classroom for extended periods.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching, and sitting on the floor to interact with children.
• Safely lifting and carrying children or classroom materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Reaching, stretching, and performing routine classroom tasks.
• Maintaining appropriate visual and auditory awareness to supervise children effectively.
• Participating in outdoor activities in varying weather conditions, consistent with center safety policies.
• Maintaining the alertness and stamina necessary to perform essential classroom and caregiving responsibilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable law.

Join Our TLE Family!

At The Learning Experience Wayne, every day is an opportunity to help children learn, play, grow, and discover the world around them.

Happy Happens Here!

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