Teacher

The Learning Experience - Newbury Park, CA•Thousand Oaks, CA

7h•$19 - $24•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 leads the daily operation of a classroom, implements TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, maintains a safe and engaging learning environment, communicates with families, and guides and supports Assistant Teachers. The position is full-time and onsite at the school location in Newbury Park, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Pay is $19–$24 per hour. A new-hire bonus of $250 is offered after 30 days and another $250 after 90 days.

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.
Support children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
Encourage curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence.
Lead the daily operation of the classroom, including planning and organizing activities, routines, and transitions.
Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records; monitor individual children's needs and development; and keep the classroom organized and prepared.
Guide and support Assistant Teachers, and support and mentor developing teachers.
Communicate with families about children's days, development, and progress, and respond to questions professionally.
Collaborate with teachers and center leadership and model positive classroom practices and teamwork.
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, and supervision requirements; 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, help families understand children's learning and classroom experiences, support family engagement and center activities, and create a professional, welcoming classroom environment.