Teacher- Opening Shift

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

8d•$19 - $24

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 the L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, maintains a safe and engaging environment, communicates with families, and guides Assistant Teachers. This is a part-time position in Newbury Park, scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with pay of $19–$24 per hour.

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 children's curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence.
Lead the daily operation of the classroom, including organizing activities, routines, and transitions.
Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records, and monitor children's individual needs and development.
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 professionally to questions.
Collaborate with teachers and center leadership and model positive classroom practices and teamwork.
Implement the 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 experiences, support family engagement and center activities, and create a professional, welcoming classroom.