Teacher- Mid Day Shift

The Learning Experience•Newbury Park, CA

6d•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®, maintains a safe and engaging classroom, communicates with families, and guides Assistant Teachers. The role includes leading classroom routines and activities, supporting children's development and daily care, meeting applicable licensing and safety requirements, and contributing to family engagement and center activities. This is a part-time position in Newbury Park, scheduled Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Compensation is $19 to $24 per hour. A new-hire bonus provides $250 after 30 days and another $250 after 90 days. The Learning Experience describes its approach as joyful, engaging early education based on six ages and stages of early childhood development. Its hands-on curriculum encourages children to explore and solve problems at their own pace. This location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee, which makes hiring decisions.

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 preferred.
ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework preferred.

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 as required.
Monitor individual children's needs and development.
Keep the classroom organized and prepared.
Guide and support Assistant Teachers.
Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and progress, and respond to questions professionally.
Collaborate with teachers and center leadership; 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 experience, and support family engagement and center activities.
Create a professional and welcoming classroom environment.