Teacher- Opening Shift

The Learning Experience•Newbury Park, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring a Teacher to support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children. The Teacher implements the L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, leads daily classroom operations, maintains a safe and engaging environment, communicates with families, and guides Assistant Teachers. The role is part-time, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in Newbury Park, with pay of $19–$24 per hour. The Teacher plans age-appropriate learning and play experiences, supports children’s development across social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical domains, and provides daily care as appropriate. The role also includes maintaining classroom records and standards, complying with licensing and safety requirements, collaborating with families and the teaching team, and participating in training and professional development. The position requires an active classroom presence and the ability to supervise children by sight and sound and safely lift up to 40 pounds.

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.
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.
ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework.

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 that support children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
Encourage children's curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence.
Lead daily classroom operations, including activities, routines, and transitions.
Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records; monitor each child's needs and development; and keep the classroom organized and prepared.
Guide and support Assistant Teachers, model positive classroom practices, and support and mentor developing teachers.
Communicate professionally with families about each child's day, development, and progress, and respond to family questions.
Collaborate with teachers and center leadership and support family engagement and center activities.
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, supervision, and classroom-ratio requirements, including 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 create a professional, welcoming classroom environment.
Help families understand their child's learning and classroom experience and provide a positive experience for families.