Teacher

The Learning Experience - Clovis, CA•Clovis, CA

6h•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring qualified Teachers to support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children. The Teacher implements curriculum, leads daily classroom operations, maintains a safe and engaging environment, communicates with families, and guides and supports Assistant Teachers. Teachers plan age-appropriate learning and play experiences, support children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development, and adapt activities to children’s ages, abilities, and developmental needs. They implement TLE’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records, and follow applicable childcare licensing, health, safety, supervision, and classroom-ratio requirements. The role also includes supporting children’s daily care needs, participating in training and professional development, and helping provide a positive experience for families.

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 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; support and mentor developing teachers.
Communicate with families about their child’s day, development, and progress, and respond professionally to their questions.
Collaborate with teachers and center leadership, modeling 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 their child’s learning experience, support family engagement and center activities, and create a professional, welcoming classroom environment.