Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience - Alamo Ranch Pkwy. San Antonio, TX•San Antonio, TX

7d•$14 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children under the guidance of a Lead Teacher. The role implements curriculum, maintains a safe and engaging classroom, and communicates with families. It is a full-time, onsite position at the school location in Alamo Ranch, Texas, scheduled Monday through Friday, with pay of $14–$17 per hour. The Assistant Teacher creates a supportive classroom, plans and implements age-appropriate learning and play experiences, and supports children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development. The position helps operate the classroom, maintains records and lesson plans, monitors children's needs and progress, and works collaboratively with families, teachers, and center leadership. It also follows curriculum standards and childcare licensing, health, safety, supervision, and ratio requirements; supports daily care needs; and participates in required training and professional development.

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 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. Reasonable accommodations may be available.

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.
Support the daily operation of the classroom.
Implement classroom activities, routines, and transitions.
Maintain required lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
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 their questions professionally.
Collaborate with teachers and center leadership; model positive classroom practices and teamwork.
Support and mentor developing teachers.
Implement TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®.
Adapt activities to children's ages, abilities, and developmental needs.
Follow state childcare licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements and 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 and help families understand their child's learning and classroom experience.
Support family engagement and center activities and create a professional, welcoming classroom environment.