Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience - Surprise•Surprise, AZ

13h•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children under the guidance of a Lead Teacher. The role involves implementing curriculum, maintaining a safe and engaging classroom, and communicating with families. Assistant Teachers create a supportive environment where children feel safe and ready to learn, build relationships with children and families, and plan age-appropriate learning and play experiences. They support children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development, and encourage curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence. The role also supports the daily operation of the classroom through activities, routines, transitions, lesson plans, observations, assessments, records, and classroom organization. Assistant Teachers communicate with families about children's days and development, collaborate with teachers and center leadership, and support and mentor developing teachers. The position implements TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, adapts activities to children's needs, follows licensing and safety requirements, maintains classroom ratios and active supervision, and supports daily care needs such as feeding, diapering, and toileting as appropriate. It also involves required training and professional development, maintaining TLE standards, and supporting family engagement and center activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required, unless otherwise permitted by state requirements.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required.
Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
Strong classroom management, communication, and organization skills.
Must meet applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.
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.

Nice To Haves

Classroom leadership experience.
ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework.

Responsibilities

Create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
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 children's curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence.
Implement classroom activities, routines, and transitions.
Maintain required lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
Monitor individual children's needs and development.
Maintain an organized and prepared classroom.
Communicate with families about children's days, development, and progress, and respond to questions professionally.
Collaborate with teachers and center leadership, model positive classroom practices and teamwork, and support and mentor developing teachers.
Implement TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and adapt activities to children's ages, abilities, and developmental needs.
Follow state childcare licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements; maintain required classroom ratios and active supervision.
Support children's daily care needs, including feeding, diapering, and toileting as appropriate.
Participate in required training and professional development.
Maintain TLE classroom and curriculum standards, support family engagement and center activities, and create a professional and welcoming classroom environment.