Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience Corp - Eastmark, AZ•Mesa- Eastmark, AZ

1d•$16 - $18

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 The Learning Experience’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and classroom activities, maintaining active supervision, and following childcare licensing, health, safety, and sanitation requirements. This is an active childcare role involving indoor and outdoor activities and physical care of children.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be available.

Nice To Haves

Childcare, daycare, preschool, nanny, camp, babysitting, or teaching experience preferred.
Early Childhood Education coursework or training preferred.

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.
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, center policies, and 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.
Support communication with families about children's daily experiences and welcome children and families each day.
Contribute to a supportive classroom and center team and maintain TLE classroom and center standards.
Participate in required training and professional development.
Support a professional, positive, and family-focused environment.