Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring a full-time Assistant Teacher in Tucson, Arizona, 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 its focus on joyful, hands-on learning that encourages children to explore and solve problems at their own pace. This active childcare role includes supervising children, supporting routines and age-appropriate care, preparing learning areas, and working with families, coworkers, and center leadership. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Compensation is $15.75–$17.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Dependability, strong communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team.
Must meet applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.
Ability to supervise children by sight and sound; stand, walk, bend, kneel, 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.
Maintain active supervision of children by sight and sound and support their safety.
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.
Work collaboratively with Lead Teachers and center leadership and support communication with families about children's daily experiences.
Welcome children and families and help maintain TLE classroom and center standards.
Participate in required training and professional development.