Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience•Davenport, FL

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 daily routines and learning activities. The role supports the center’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and helps create a welcoming, family-focused classroom where children feel safe and supported. This is an active childcare role involving supervision, participation in indoor and outdoor activities, and age-appropriate care. The position is full-time, with open availability between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., at the Davenport, Florida location. Compensation is $15.00–$17.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Dependable, with 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, maintaining supervision by sight and sound.
Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, and other age-appropriate care.
Follow classroom procedures and center policies, including childcare licensing, health, safety, and sanitation requirements.
Help maintain a clean and organized classroom and prepare classroom materials and learning areas.
Collaborate with Lead Teachers and center leadership and support communication with families about children's daily experiences.
Participate in required training and professional development.
Welcome children and families and maintain TLE classroom and center standards.