Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience•Hackensack, NJ

3d•Onsite

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 includes assisting with The Learning Experience’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and classroom activities, maintaining active supervision, and providing age-appropriate care. The Assistant Teacher works collaboratively with teachers, center leadership, children, and families, and participates in required training and professional development. The Learning Experience’s early education curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and uses hands-on activities to encourage children to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Childcare, daycare, preschool, nanny, camp, babysitting, or teaching experience.
Early Childhood Education coursework or training.

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.
Maintain active supervision and support children's safety.
Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, and other age-appropriate care.
Follow classroom procedures and center policies.
Help maintain a clean and organized classroom.
Build positive relationships with families and coworkers and support communication with families about children's daily experiences.
Work collaboratively with Lead Teachers and center leadership, contributing 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.
Maintain supervision of children by sight and sound.
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.