Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience•Surprise, AZ

1d•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 includes implementing curriculum, maintaining a safe and engaging classroom, and communicating with families. The Assistant Teacher supports classroom operations and provides consistent, high-quality early childhood education while following applicable licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements. This is a full-time, onsite position at the school location in Surprise, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Compensation is $15.00–$17.00 per hour. The franchise is independently owned and operated, and hiring decisions are made by the franchisee. The Learning Experience describes its approach as joyful, engaging early education focused on the six ages and stages of early childhood development. Its curriculum uses hands-on learning activities and characters to encourage children to explore and solve problems at their own pace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, unless otherwise permitted by state requirements.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience.
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 preferred.
ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework preferred.

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 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 their child's day, development, and progress, and respond to family questions professionally.
Work collaboratively 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, help families understand children's learning and classroom experiences, support family engagement and center activities, and create a professional and welcoming classroom environment.