Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience; Paramus (NJ); Presencial; USD 23 000 - 25 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Childcare benefits

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Resumo da oferta

The Learning Experience is seeking Assistant Teachers to join our caring team in a setting dedicated to joyful early education. You will partner with teachers to create a stimulating, welcoming space where infants, toddlers, and preschool children learn through play and exploration.

Responsibilities include assisting with curriculum implementation, ensuring safety, communicating with families about progress, and collaborating with staff to support enrollment and engagement goals.

Qualificações

• Educational background: HS diploma or GED required; ECE coursework preferred.
• Minimum age: 18 years or older.
• Experience in childcare or demonstrable passion for early childhood education is preferred.
• State compliance with guidelines including immunizations and health/safety training.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support classroom activities in partnership with teachers to create a stimulating, welcoming space for infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
• Assist in implementing the LEAP Curriculum and adapt approaches to individual needs.
• Prioritize safety and maintain a nurturing environment.
• Support family communication through updates on child progress via apps and in-person discussions.
• Collaborate with center staff and leadership to drive retention, enrollment, and engagement goals.
• Foster warm relationships with families and colleagues to balance learning and play.

Conhecimentos

Judgement

Childcare experience

Safety awareness

Formação académica

High School Diploma/GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Benefits

• Childcare Benefits
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

Assistant Teachers at The Learning Experience are not just educators but ambassadors of happiness. They are responsible for creating moments that echo our mission - to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and the communities we serve.

Compensation: $17.00

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. Benefits may include health insurance, paid time off, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Core Attributes

• Passion for Impact: A heart that beats for children's developmental needs and happiness.
• Growth Mindset: An unyielding belief in the potential of every child and an innate desire to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Role Responsibilities

• Classroom Leadership: Partner closely with teachers to orchestrate a stimulating, welcoming space where children can play, learn, and grow.
• Curriculum Implementation: Support teachers in implementing our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum, adapting your approach to the individual needs of Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children.
• Safety First: Always prioritize a safe, nurturing environment where children are safeguarded and can thrive.
• Family Communication: Support teachers in regularly updating parents on their child's progress and milestones, leveraging a mix of mobile apps and in-person discussions.
• Center Collaboration: Be a team player. Collaborate with center staff and leadership to drive retention, enrollment, and engagement goals.
• Relationship Builder: Cultivate warm relationships with families and colleagues, fostering an environment where learning and play coexist effortlessly.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: High School Diploma/GED required. ECE coursework preferred.
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age.
• Experience: Prior experience in childcare or a demonstrable passion for early childhood education is preferred.
• State Compliance: Must meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
• Meet state and federal requirements including immunizations, employment physicals, and required health and safety training.

Caregiving Skills

• Proven judgment to identify and address potential risks in a childcare setting.
• Ensure that children are safe and that their everyday needs are met - this may include diapering, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
• Model and encourage good social skills, such as strong communication and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Keep children active, entertained, and engaged in developmentally appropriate activities.
• Exhibit high levels of composure, patience, and professionalism at all times.

Physical Resilience

• Demonstrates full range of motion to:
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time without significant discomfort.
• Safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Reach, stretch with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Use a stool or ladder to reach high places as necessary.
• Ability to supervise by sight and sound.
• Most days, employee will be working a portion of the day outside in temperatures ranging from 20°F with wind chill to 95°F.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made with supporting documentation.

Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy tolearn, play and grow

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids toLearn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.