Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Tuition assistance

Job summary

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.

Under direction, you will engage children in age-appropriate activities, foster communication and social skills, and help sustain a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage children in age-appropriate learning, play, and activities.
• Build positive relationships with children.
• Encourage communication, confidence, and social development.
• 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.
• Collaborate with center leadership and communicate with families.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Childcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early Childhood Education coursework or training

State licensing/background screening/health training requirements

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition assistance

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

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

Takes Ownership

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.