Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience of Fort Wayne • Fort Wayne, IN

3d • $14 - $16

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 includes assisting with classroom activities and care, maintaining active supervision, following center procedures and licensing requirements, and building positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.

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.
• Help create a positive classroom experience.
• 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.
• Contribute to a supportive classroom and center team.
• 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 each day.
• Maintain TLE classroom and center standards.
• Support a professional and family-focused environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED