Assistant Teacher - Sign on bonus

The Learning Experience; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

The Learning Experience is hiring an Assistant Teacher to join our caring, energetic team. You will assist the Lead Teacher, support developmentally appropriate activities, and help foster a safe, loving classroom where children learn through play.

You will engage with children, reinforce routines, and communicate with families while upholding licensing, health, and safety standards. No college degree is required and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• No college degree required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous childcare experience preferred.
• Passion for working with young children.
• Dependable, professional, patient, compassionate, energetic, and willing to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to actively engage with children throughout the day.
• Ability to follow classroom routines, curriculum expectations, policies, and directions from the Lead Teacher.
• Willingness to complete required training and professional development.
• Ability to meet state childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, positive and engaging classroom environment.
• Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Actively engage with children during learning activities, play, meals, outdoor time, transitions and routines.
• Encourage independence, curiosity, communication, creativity and positive social interactions.
• Maintain active supervision and ensure proper teacher-to-child ratios and headcounts.
• Help maintain a clean, organized and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Assist with classroom documentation and daily communication as needed.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, coworkers and leadership.
• Communicate professionally with families about their child’s day and progress.
• Follow all center policies and applicable licensing, health and safety requirements.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Energetic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Assistant Teacher to join our team!

At The Learning Experience, you have the opportunity to help create a positive, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where “happy happens here” is not just a motto but a way of life.

We are looking for an Assistant Teacher who is passionate about working with young children and committed to helping them feel safe, loved, supported, and encouraged as they learn, play, grow, and thrive.

As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside the Lead Teacher to provide high-quality care and engaging early learning experiences. You will play an important role in supporting classroom routines, curriculum activities, supervision, and the individual developmental needs of each child.

What We Offer

• $300 Sign-On Bonus**
• Competitive pay and benefits
• State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Our immersive classroom settings utilize technology, materials, and resources that allow children to learn, explore, play, and grow in a safe and stimulating environment.
• Opportunities for Growth: We provide ongoing training, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement for team members interested in growing their careers in early childhood education.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and leadership positions

As an Assistant Teacher, You Will

• Assist the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, positive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, activities, and learning experiences.
• Actively engage with children throughout the day during learning activities, play, meals, outdoor time, transitions, and other classroom routines.
• Encourage children's independence, curiosity, communication, creativity, and positive social interactions.
• Support each child's individual needs, routines, developmental milestones, and learning experiences.
• Maintain active supervision and ensure children are properly supervised at all times.
• Assist with maintaining required teacher-to-child ratios and accurate classroom headcounts.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Assist with classroom documentation and daily communication as needed.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, coworkers, and center leadership.
• Communicate professionally with families regarding their child's day, activities, and accomplishments.
• Follow all center policies and procedures as well as applicable state licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and other team members to support the overall success of the classroom.
• Serve as a positive role model and contribute to a professional, supportive, and team-oriented center culture.

Assistant Teacher Requirements

No college degree is required for this position.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience working with children in a childcare, preschool, school, or similar setting is preferred.
• A genuine passion for working with and caring for young children.
• Dependable, professional, patient, compassionate, energetic, and willing to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to actively engage with children throughout the day.
• Ability to follow classroom routines, curriculum expectations, policies, and directions from the Lead Teacher and center leadership.
• Willingness to complete required training and professional development.
• Ability to meet all applicable state childcare licensing requirements.

Assistant Teacher Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Opportunities for advancement
• $300 Sign-On Bonus**

If you are looking for an opportunity to begin or continue your career in early childhood education while working with a supportive team, we would love to meet you.

**Sign-on bonus is subject to applicable eligibility requirements and terms.