Assistant Teacher

AACTE; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the care, learning, and development of infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children. You will work with a Lead Teacher to maintain a safe, engaging classroom and assist with daily routines and activities.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, 18+, and dependable teamwork. You will help with lessons, supervise children, assist with feeding and toileting, and follow center policies as part of a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Childcare, daycare, preschool, nanny, camp, babysitting, or teaching experience preferred.
• Early Childhood Education coursework or training preferred.
• Dependable with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must meet applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in age-appropriate learning, play, and activities.
• Build positive relationships with children.
• Encourage communication, confidence, and social development.
• Help create a positive classroom experience.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with lessons, activities, routines, and transitions.
• Maintain active supervision and support children's safety.
• Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, and other age-appropriate care.
• Follow classroom procedures and center policies.
• Help maintain a clean and organized classroom.
• Work collaboratively with Lead Teachers and center leadership.
• Support communication with families about children's daily experiences.
• Treat children and families with patience, respect, and professionalism.
• Contribute to a supportive classroom and center team.
• Participate in required training and professional development.

Skills

Dependable

Strong communication

Teamwork

18+ requirement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early Childhood Education coursework or training

Job description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts

Location: Tucson Az

Job Type: Full time

Schedule: Monday- Friday

The Learning Experience is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support the care, learning, and development of infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children.

Working with a Lead Teacher, you'll help maintain a safe, engaging classroom and support children throughout their daily routines and learning activities.

What You'll Do

Inspires Happiness

Create a welcoming classroom where children feel safe and supported.

• Engage children in age-appropriate learning, play, and activities
• Build positive relationships with children
• Encourage communication, confidence, and social development
• Help create a positive classroom experience

Takes Ownership

Support classroom routines and the individual needs of children.

• Assist the Lead Teacher with lessons, activities, routines, and transitions
• Maintain active supervision and support children's safety
• Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, and other age-appropriate care
• Follow classroom procedures and center policies
• Help maintain a clean and organized classroom

Builds Trust

Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.

• Work collaboratively with Lead Teachers and center leadership
• Support communication with families about children's daily experiences
• Treat children and families with patience, respect, and professionalism
• Contribute to a supportive classroom and center team

Drives Operational Excellence

Support a safe, compliant, and effective classroom.

• Assist with TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and classroom activities
• Follow childcare licensing, health, safety, and sanitation requirements
• Maintain supervision of children by sight and sound
• Prepare classroom materials and learning areas
• Participate in required training and professional development

  Elevates the Brand

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

  • Welcome children and families each day
  • Maintain TLE classroom and center standards
  • Support a professional and family-focused environment

  Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Childcare, daycare, preschool, nanny, camp, babysitting, or teaching experience preferred
  • Early Childhood Education coursework or training preferred
  • Dependable with strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Must meet applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements

  Physical Requirements

  This is an active childcare role that 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.