Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience Corp - Wayne, NJ

Assistant Teacher

Wayne, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Childcare Benefits

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Tuition assistance

    Assistant Teacher | Early Childhood Education

    Love working with kids? You might have just found your place.

    At The Learning Experience, our Assistant Teachers do a whole lot more than "help out." They're an important part of the classroom team, building relationships, creating joyful learning experiences, and helping children feel safe, confident, and excited to come to school each day.

    Whether you already have childcare experience or you're looking to turn your natural connection with children into a career, we're looking for someone who is dependable, energetic, kind, and ready to learn.

    You'll work alongside experienced teachers and a supportive leadership team while gaining hands-on experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

    Why You'll Love Working With Us

    Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications

    Health insurance for eligible employees

    Paid time off

    Childcare discounts

    Professional development and training opportunities

    Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and leadership roles

    Established curriculum, classroom materials, and resources

    A collaborative environment where you're part of a teaching team

    A job where your work genuinely matters to children and families

    Compensation: 17.00-19.00

    What You'll Do

    As an Assistant Teacher, you'll partner with Lead Teachers and center leadership to create classrooms where children can safely play, learn, explore, and grow.

    You'll:

    Be an active part of the classroom. Engage with children during learning activities, play, meals, transitions, outdoor time, and daily routines.

    Support our L.E.A.P. Curriculum® by helping teachers create fun, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

    Keep children safe. Practice active supervision and help maintain a clean, organized, nurturing classroom environment.

    Help with everyday care. Depending on the age group, this may include feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, soothing, and other daily care routines.

    Build relationships. Get to know the children in your care and help create a classroom where every child feels welcomed and supported.

    Connect with families. Support positive, professional communication with parents and caregivers about their child's day.

    Be a great teammate. Work collaboratively with teachers and leadership, communicate openly, accept feedback, and jump in where you're needed.

    Keep growing. Participate in training and professional development while building your skills as an early childhood educator.

    You Might Be a Great Fit If...

    You don't need to know everything on Day One. We can teach skills. We're looking for the right attitude, reliability, and genuine desire to work with children.

    Our ideal candidate:

    Is at least 18 years old

    Has a High School Diploma or GED

    Has previous childcare experience or a genuine interest in building a career in early childhood education

    Has ECE coursework or credentials, or is interested in pursuing them

    Is dependable and understands that children and teammates count on them to be here

    Is patient, positive, and able to stay composed in a busy classroom

    Is comfortable receiving coaching and feedback

    Enjoys being active and engaged rather than watching from the sidelines

    Communicates professionally with coworkers and families

    Can work collaboratively as part of a classroom team

    Meets all applicable state and federal requirements, including required health and safety training, immunizations, and employment physical requirements

    This Is a Hands-On Job

    Working with young children means you're rarely sitting on the sidelines. You'll be playing on the floor, helping little hands, cleaning up spills, singing songs, heading outside, comforting big feelings, and probably hearing the same story more than once. That's part of the fun.

    Essential responsibilities may include:

    Feeding, diapering, dressing, grooming, and assisting with toileting

    Cleaning and sanitizing classroom materials and spaces

    Actively supervising children by both sight and sound

    Standing and walking for extended periods

    Safely lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds

    Reaching and stretching with hands and arms

    Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and getting up and down from the floor

    Climbing or balancing when required for job duties

    Using a stool or ladder when necessary

    Participating in outdoor activities throughout the year, with temperatures potentially ranging from approximately 20°F with wind chill to 95°F

    Maintaining the physical and mental alertness necessary for active supervision

    The physical demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.

    Come Grow With Us

    You don't need decades of experience to make a difference in a child's life.

    If you're someone who shows up, jumps in, wants to learn, and genuinely enjoys working with children, we want to meet you.

    Start as an Assistant Teacher. Build your skills. Learn from experienced educators. Grow your career.

    Apply today and discover where early childhood education can take you at The Learning Experience.