Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience•Deerfield Beach, FL

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support the care, learning, and development of infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children. Working with a Lead Teacher, the Assistant Teacher helps maintain a safe, engaging classroom and supports children throughout daily routines and learning activities. The role supports The Learning Experience’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and its focus on joyful, hands-on early education. The Assistant Teacher helps children explore, learn, play, and grow while contributing to a positive, professional, and family-focused classroom environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must meet applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.
Dependability, strong communication skills, and teamwork skills.
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

Childcare, daycare, preschool, nanny, camp, babysitting, or teaching experience preferred.
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 with children and encourage communication, confidence, and social development.
Support classroom routines and the individual needs of children.
Assist the Lead Teacher with lessons, activities, routines, and transitions.
Actively supervise children and support their safety, maintaining supervision by sight and sound.
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, and contribute to a supportive classroom and center team.
Assist with TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and classroom activities.
Follow childcare licensing, health, safety, and sanitation requirements.
Prepare classroom materials and learning areas.
Participate in required training and professional development.
Welcome children and families each day and maintain TLE classroom and center standards.
Support a professional and family-focused environment.