Assistant Teacher - Closing Shift

The Learning Experience`; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Bushwick is seeking an Assistant Teacher for the closing shift to support our early childhood classrooms and ensure a safe, engaging experience through pick-up time. This role emphasizes collaboration with Lead Teachers and adaptability across classrooms.

Qualified applicants will have a High School Diploma or GED and reliable availability for the 10:00 AM–6:30 PM hours. Competitive pay and opportunity for growth are offered."

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in daycare, preschool, or early childhood settings.
• Ability to maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Strong reliability and willingness to work the 10:00 AM–6:30 PM schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teachers with daily routines and learning activities.
• Provide classroom coverage and maintain appropriate ratios.
• Engage children in play, art, music, and hands-on learning.
• Assist with meals, diapering, rest time, and transitions.
• Support afternoon routines and welcoming experiences for families at pick-up.
• Help with end-of-day organization and closing procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom and follow licensing requirements.

Skills

Childcare awareness

Team player

Communication with families

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

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

Assistant Teacher – Early Childhood Education | Closing Shift

Location: The Learning Experience – Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY

Pay: $19–$21 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM–6:30 PM

The Learning Experience – Bushwick is hiring Assistant Teachers to support our early childhood classrooms and help provide consistency through our afternoon and closing hours.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and prefers a later morning start. You'll work alongside Lead Teachers and provide support across classrooms as needed, helping ensure children have a safe, engaging, and positive experience from classroom activities through end-of-day pick-up.

What You'll Do

• Support Lead Teachers with daily classroom routines and learning activities
• Provide classroom and ratio coverage where needed
• Work with children across different early childhood age groups
• Engage children in play, art, music, sensory activities, and hands-on learning
• Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions
• Support afternoon routines and create a welcoming experience for families at pick-up
• Help with end-of-day classroom organization and closing procedures
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment
• Follow applicable New York City childcare licensing requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Previous daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood experience preferred
• Comfortable providing support across different classrooms
• Reliable and consistently available for the 10:00 AM–6:30 PM closing schedule

• Patient, energetic, flexible, and team-oriented
• Must meet applicable New York City childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• $19–$21 per hour

• Consistent Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM schedule

• Professional development and training
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Bushwick and become part of a team that helps children end each school day feeling happy, supported, and excited to return.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.