Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience•Bethlehem, PA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring a part-time Assistant Teacher in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 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 through daily routines and learning activities, including TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®. The role involves building positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers; assisting with classroom lessons, activities, transitions, and age-appropriate care; and maintaining children's safety and supervision. The Assistant Teacher also helps prepare learning materials, maintain a clean and organized classroom, follow center procedures and applicable childcare requirements, and participate in required training and professional development. This is an active childcare role requiring the 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. Reasonable accommodations may be available. The position pays $15.00–$18.00 per hour.

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.
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.
Actively supervise children and support their safety.
Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, and other age-appropriate care.
Follow classroom procedures and center policies, and help maintain a clean and organized classroom.
Collaborate with Lead Teachers and center leadership, and support communication with families about children's daily experiences.
Follow childcare licensing, health, safety, and sanitation requirements, including maintaining supervision by sight and sound.
Prepare classroom materials and learning areas and assist with TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and classroom activities.
Participate in required training and professional development.
Welcome children and families and support TLE classroom and center standards.