Preschool Assistant Teacher — Inspiring Care & Learning

The Learning Experience; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Join a collaborative team that values safety, child-led learning, and family engagement. You will assist the Lead Teacher with activities, supervise children, and help maintain a clean, organized classroom while adhering to licensing and health requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Dependable with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Early Childhood Education coursework or training preferred.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Welcome children and families each day.
• Maintain TLE classroom and center standards.
• Support a professional and family-focused environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early Childhood Education coursework

Tools

Job description

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

Join a collaborative team that values safety, child-led learning, and family engagement. You will assist the Lead Teacher with activities, supervise children, and help maintain a clean, organized classroom while adhering to licensing and health requirements.