Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience - Smyrna, GA•Smyrna, GA

11d•$14 - $18

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher supports the care, learning, and development of infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children. Working with a Lead Teacher, this role helps maintain a safe, engaging classroom and supports children during daily routines and learning activities. The Assistant Teacher helps deliver The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, follows classroom procedures and applicable childcare requirements, and contributes to a welcoming, professional, family-focused environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Childcare, daycare, preschool, nanny, or teaching experience is required.
Dependability, strong communication skills, and teamwork 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. Reasonable accommodations may be available.

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Education coursework or training preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming classroom where children feel safe and supported.
Engage children in age-appropriate learning, play, and activities; build positive relationships; and encourage communication, confidence, and social development.
Assist the Lead Teacher with lessons, activities, routines, and transitions, while supporting children's individual needs.
Actively supervise children and support their safety, including maintaining supervision by sight and sound.
Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, and other age-appropriate care.
Follow classroom procedures, center policies, and childcare licensing, health, safety, and sanitation requirements.
Help maintain a clean and organized classroom; prepare classroom materials and learning areas.
Work collaboratively with Lead Teachers and center leadership, and support communication with families about children's daily experiences.
Treat children and families with patience, respect, and professionalism, and contribute to a supportive classroom and center team.
Assist with TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and classroom activities.
Participate in required training and professional development.
Welcome children and families, maintain TLE classroom and center standards, and support a professional, family-focused environment.