Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience Corp - Wayne, NJ•Wayne, NJ

7d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher at The Learning Experience in Wayne, New Jersey, helps create a safe, nurturing, joyful, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children. Working collaboratively with the Lead Teacher, the Assistant Teacher supports classroom routines and learning activities, helps implement the proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, and responds to each child's individual needs and abilities. The role includes active supervision, daily caregiving, maintaining a clean and safe classroom, communicating with families and coworkers, and participating in staff meetings and ongoing training. The position is suited to caring, dependable, enthusiastic people, including those beginning a career in early childhood education. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a minimum age of 18, and compliance with applicable New Jersey childcare licensing and employment requirements. Candidates must complete required background checks, health screenings, and safety training. Previous childcare experience is preferred; Early Childhood Education coursework or credentials are a plus. Physical responsibilities include moving throughout the classroom, interacting with children at floor level, lifting or carrying children or materials up to 40 pounds, and participating in outdoor activities in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Meet applicable New Jersey childcare licensing and employment requirements.
Successfully complete required background checks, health screenings, and safety training.
Demonstrate patience, sound judgment, professionalism, and commitment to children's well-being.
Be able to perform classroom activities and provide safe, attentive care, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and stretching; lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds; maintaining visual and auditory awareness; and participating in outdoor activities in varying weather conditions.
Maintain the alertness and stamina needed for classroom and caregiving responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education.
Coursework or credentials in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

Work with the Lead Teacher to maintain a welcoming, organized, developmentally appropriate classroom.
Engage children through play, songs, stories, creative activities, and meaningful interactions.
Assist with classroom routines, transitions, and activities.
Encourage positive behavior through patient guidance, redirection, and age-appropriate classroom management.
Support implementation of The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®.
Assist with hands-on learning activities that promote children's development.
Recognize and respond to each child's individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Encourage children's independence, social-emotional development, communication, and love of learning.
Actively supervise children and follow center safety procedures.
Assist with caregiving, including diapering, toileting, handwashing, feeding, and other age-appropriate personal care.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and organized classroom.
Follow applicable health, safety, licensing, and center policies.
Support accurate attendance tracking, child accountability, and safe classroom transitions.
Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
Support timely, accurate communication with families about children's daily experiences, activities, and milestones.
Assist with classroom updates and documentation through the center's communication platform.
Promptly and professionally communicate concerns, observations, and classroom needs to the Lead Teacher and center leadership.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development.