Assistant Teacher- Mid Day Shift

The Learning Experience Fort Worth, TX•Fort Worth, TX

17h•$14 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring a part-time Assistant Teacher at its Fort Worth, Texas (Summer Creek) school location. The Assistant Teacher supports the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children under the guidance of a Lead Teacher. The role implements curriculum, maintains a safe and engaging classroom, and communicates with families. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., onsite. Pay is $14–$17 per hour. The Assistant Teacher creates a welcoming classroom where children feel safe and ready to learn, builds relationships with children and families, and supports children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development. The role supports daily classroom operations, implements routines and age-appropriate activities, maintains lesson plans and records, and monitors children's needs and development. The position involves working with families, teachers, and center leadership; implementing TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®; following childcare licensing, health, safety, supervision, and ratio requirements; supporting children's daily care needs; and participating in training and professional development. The role also helps maintain classroom standards, engage families, and create a professional, positive classroom experience.

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, 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 safe, supportive classroom environment where children are 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 lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records as required.
Monitor individual children's needs and development.
Keep the classroom organized and prepared.
Communicate with families about children's days, development, and progress, and respond professionally to questions.
Collaborate with teachers and center leadership and model positive classroom practices and teamwork.
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, supervision, and classroom-ratio requirements; actively supervise children.
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 experiences, and support family engagement and center activities.
Create a professional and welcoming classroom environment.