Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience•Franklin, TN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children under the guidance of a Lead Teacher. The role implements curriculum, maintains a safe and engaging classroom, and communicates with families. The Assistant Teacher helps create a supportive environment where children can learn and grow, and supports the daily operation of the classroom through activities, routines, transitions, recordkeeping, and care. The role is onsite at the school location in Franklin, Tennessee, Monday through Friday. The Assistant Teacher implements TLE’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, adapting activities to children’s ages, abilities, and developmental needs. They follow state childcare licensing, health, safety, supervision, and classroom-ratio requirements; support children’s daily care needs as appropriate; and participate in required training and professional development. They also work with families, teachers, and center leadership to provide a positive classroom and family experience. This active classroom role requires supervising children by sight and sound; standing, walking, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, participating in indoor and outdoor activities, and safely lifting up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available. Compensation is $15.00–$17.00 per hour. Benefits include paid time off and holidays, health and vision insurance, uniforms, training, a child care discount, tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees, a 401(k) match for qualifying employees, professional development, and career growth opportunities. The franchise is independently owned and operated, and hiring decisions are made by the franchisee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, unless otherwise permitted by state requirements.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required.
Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
Strong classroom management, communication, and organization skills.
Must meet applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.
Ability to supervise children by sight and sound; stand, walk, bend, kneel, sit on the floor, participate in indoor and outdoor activities, and safely lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Classroom leadership experience preferred.
ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Build positive relationships with children and families.
Plan age-appropriate learning and play experiences.
Support children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
Encourage curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence.
Implement classroom activities, routines, and transitions.
Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records as required.
Monitor individual children’s needs and development.
Maintain an organized and prepared classroom.
Communicate with families about their child’s day, development, and progress, and respond to questions professionally.
Collaborate with teachers and center leadership, model positive classroom practices and teamwork, and support and mentor developing teachers.
Implement TLE’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and adapt activities to children’s ages, abilities, and developmental needs.
Follow state childcare licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements; maintain required classroom ratios and active supervision.
Support children’s daily care needs, including feeding, diapering, and toileting as appropriate.
Participate in required training and professional development.
Maintain TLE classroom and curriculum standards, help families understand children’s learning and classroom experience, and support family engagement and center activities.
Create a professional and welcoming classroom environment.
Represent The Learning Experience and provide a positive experience for families.