Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring an Assistant Teacher to implement curriculum, maintain a safe and engaging classroom, and communicate with families. Under the guidance of a Lead Teacher, the Assistant Teacher supports the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children. This onsite, full-time position is located at the Ahwatukee school and is scheduled Monday through Friday. Compensation is $16.50–$18.00 per hour. The role involves creating a supportive classroom, planning and carrying out age-appropriate activities and routines, documenting children's learning and development, and maintaining positive relationships with families and the teaching team. The Assistant Teacher implements The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, follows applicable licensing and safety requirements, supports children's daily care needs, and participates in training and professional development. The Learning Experience describes its approach as joyful, engaging early education that helps children learn, play, and grow through hands-on activities and a curriculum focused on six ages and stages of early childhood development. This franchise is independently owned and operated; hiring decisions are made by the franchisee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required, 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, 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 children's 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 classroom ratios and actively supervise children.
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 families with a positive classroom experience.
Create a professional and welcoming classroom environment.