Assistant Teacher- Mid Day Shift

The Learning Experience•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring a part-time Assistant Teacher for its Summer Creek school location in Fort Worth, Texas. The Assistant Teacher supports infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children under the guidance of a Lead Teacher by implementing curriculum, maintaining a safe and engaging classroom, and communicating with families. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., onsite, with compensation of $14 to $17 per hour. The Assistant Teacher creates a supportive environment where children can learn and grow; plans age-appropriate learning and play experiences; and supports children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development. The role also supports daily classroom operations, maintains lesson plans and records, communicates with families, collaborates with the teaching team and center leadership, and follows childcare licensing, health, safety, supervision, and classroom-ratio requirements. The position includes supporting children’s daily care needs and participating in required training and professional development. The Learning Experience describes its early education approach as joyful, engaging, and fun, with a curriculum focused on six ages and stages of early childhood development and hands-on learning. This franchise is independently owned and operated; applications and hiring decisions are handled 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.
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, and 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.
Monitor individual children's needs and development and keep the classroom organized and prepared.
Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and progress, and respond professionally to questions.
Collaborate with teachers and center leadership, model positive classroom practices, 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, support family engagement and center activities, and provide a professional, welcoming classroom experience.