Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Matching

Company Provided Uniforms

Company Paid Training

Generous Child Care Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Career Growth Opportunities

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.

Responsibilities include building positive relationships, planning age-appropriate activities, and aiding in development across social, language, cognitive, and physical domains while ensuring a

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED; minimum age 18.
• Previous childcare/preschool/early childhood education experience required.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must meet state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.

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.
• Implement classroom activities, routines, and transitions.
• Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
• Monitor individual children’s needs and development.
• Maintain an organized and prepared classroom.
• 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.
• Provide consistent, high-quality early childhood education.
• Follow the LEAP Curriculum; adapt activities to children's needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organization

Child development

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE / Child Development 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

Surprise

Pay

$15-$17 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

Create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

• 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

Support the daily operation of your classroom.

• 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

Develop strong relationships with families and your teaching team.

• 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

Provide consistent, high-quality early childhood education.

• 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

Represent The Learning Experience and provide a positive experience for families.

• 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.

If you have early childhood education experience and are ready to support a classroom, to join The Learning Experience as an Assistant Teacher.