Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience is hiring an Assistant Teacher to implement curriculum, maintain a safe and engaging classroom, and communicate with families. The Assistant teacher supports the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children under the guidance of a Lead Teacher.

This full-time, onsite role in Ahwatukee offers a Monday–Friday schedule and a benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or as per state requirements.
• Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Plan age-appropriate learning and play experiences.
• Support children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
• Encourage curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

Location: Ahwatukee

Pay: $16.50-$18 Hourly

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday onsite at school location

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off + Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Company Paid Training
• Generous Child Care Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement *For qualifying employees*
• 401K Match *For qualifying employees*
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Opportunities

The Learning Experience is hiring an Assistant Teacher to implement curriculum, maintain a safe and engaging classroom, and communicate with families.

The Assistant teacher support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children under the guidance of a Lead Teacher.

What You'll Do

Inspires Happiness

• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Plan age-appropriate learning and play experiences
• Support children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development
• Encourage curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence

Takes Ownership

• Implement classroom activities, routines, and transitions
• Maintain required lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records
• Monitor individual children's needs and development
• Maintain an organized and prepared classroom

Builds Trust

• Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and progress
• Respond to family questions professionally
• Work collaboratively with teachers and center leadership
• Model positive classroom practices and teamwork
• Support and mentor developing teachers

Drives Operational Excellence

• Implement TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Adapt activities to children's ages, abilities, and developmental needs
• Follow state childcare licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements
• Maintain required classroom ratios and active supervision
• Support children's daily care needs, including feeding, diapering, and toileting as appropriate
• Participate in required training and professional development

  Elevates the Brand

  • Maintain TLE classroom and curriculum standards
  • Help families understand their child's learning and classroom experience
  • Support family engagement and center activities
  • Create a professional and welcoming classroom environment

  Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required, unless otherwise permitted by state requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required
  • Classroom leadership experience preferred
  • ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework preferred
  • Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
  • Strong classroom management, communication, and organization skills
  • Must meet applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements

  Physical Requirements

  This active classroom role requires the ability to supervise children by sight and sound; stand, walk, bend, kneel, and sit on the floor; participate in indoor and outdoor activities; and safely lift up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available.