Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience•Enfield, CT

3d•Onsite

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 their daily routines and learning activities. The role includes assisting with The Learning Experience’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, classroom activities, required training, and professional development. This is an active childcare role with physical demands that include 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. The position is based in Enfield, Connecticut, pays $17.00–$20.00 per hour, and is full-time, Monday through Friday. The franchise is independently owned and operated, and hiring decisions are made by the franchisee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must meet applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.
Dependable, with strong communication 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 and maintain TLE classroom and center standards.