Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience•Goodyear- Palm Valley, AZ

14h

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 approach to joyful, hands-on early education. The curriculum focuses on six ages and stages of early childhood development and encourages children to explore and solve problems at their own pace. Teachers and staff help children learn, play, and grow through nurturing care and imaginative activities. This is an active childcare role involving supervision and care for young children, classroom routines, indoor and outdoor activities, and collaboration with families and coworkers. The position requires meeting applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Dependable, with strong communication and teamwork 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

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, including 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.
Assist with the 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 and maintain TLE classroom and center standards.
Support a professional, family-focused classroom and center environment.