Assistant Teacher - Sign on bonus
About The Position
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. If you are patient, dependable, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children, we encourage you to apply!
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- No college degree is required for this position.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- $300 Sign-On Bonus
- State-of-the-Art Classrooms
- Opportunities for Growth
- Ongoing training
- Professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and leadership positions
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- Employee discount
- Referral program
- Professional development assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
