Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience•Mesa- Eastmark, AZ

19h

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 involves creating a welcoming classroom, engaging children in age-appropriate learning and play, supporting their individual care needs, and building positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers. The Assistant Teacher also helps implement TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, follows classroom and center procedures, maintains active supervision, and supports health, safety, sanitation, and licensing requirements. Required training and professional development are part of the role. The Learning Experience describes its approach as joyful, engaging early education that supports children as they learn, play, and grow. Its curriculum focuses on six ages and stages of early childhood development, using hands-on activities to encourage exploration and problem-solving at each child's rate of development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must meet applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.
Dependability, strong communication skills, and teamwork skills.

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.
Maintain active supervision and support children's 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, maintain TLE classroom and center standards, and support a professional, family-focused environment.