Teacher- Closing Shift

The Learning Experience•Newbury Park, CA

5d•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. This is a part-time closing-shift position in Newbury Park, scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 6:30 PM, with pay of $19 to $24 per hour. The role includes creating a supportive classroom, planning age-appropriate learning and play experiences, monitoring children’s development, maintaining classroom records and routines, and providing consistent early childhood education. The Teacher follows state licensing, health, safety, supervision, and classroom-ratio requirements; supports children’s daily care needs; and participates in training and professional development. The Teacher also works with families, colleagues, and center leadership to promote a positive classroom and family experience. The position offers company-provided uniforms, company-paid training, professional development and career growth opportunities, employee discounts, and a $500 new-hire bonus paid in two installments: $250 after 30 days and $250 after 90 days. The franchise is independently owned and operated, and hiring decisions are made by the franchisee.

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 safe, supportive classroom where children are 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.
Plan and organize classroom activities, routines, and transitions.
Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
Monitor individual children’s needs and development.
Maintain an organized and prepared classroom.
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 family questions.
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 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 and support family engagement and center activities.
Create a professional and welcoming classroom environment and help families understand children’s learning and classroom experience.