Early Childhood Assistant Teacher — Growth & Benefits

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

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