Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience•Long Island City, NY

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 classroom lessons, activities, transitions, and age-appropriate care; maintaining active supervision; following center procedures and childcare requirements; and helping keep classroom spaces clean, organized, and ready for learning. The Assistant Teacher also builds positive relationships with children, families, coworkers, and center leadership, and contributes to a welcoming, professional, family-focused environment. The Learning Experience’s curriculum focuses on six ages and stages of early childhood development and uses hands-on learning activities to encourage children to explore and solve problems at their own pace. The role supports the TLE L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and classroom activities. Compensation is $20.00–$22.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
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 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.
Maintain active supervision of children and support their 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.
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 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.