Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Assistant Teacher – Full-Time (10:00am–6:30pm)

Location: The Learning Experience – Upper West Side, NY Pay: $19 - $21 per hour (based on experience) Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 10:00am–6:30pm

About The Learning Experience

The Learning Experience – Upper West Side is seeking a caring, reliable, and energetic Assistant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. Our center provides a warm, engaging, and supportive environment where children learn through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships.

This role is perfect for someone who loves working with young children and wants to grow in the childcare and preschool field.

What You’ll Do

Support Lead Teachers in daily classroom activities and routines

Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment

Assist with playtime, meals/snacks, cleanup, transitions, diapering/toileting (as age-appropriate)

Engage children through play, conversation, and hands-on activities

Help keep classrooms clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards

Build positive relationships with children, families, and teammates

Step into different classrooms (Infants, Toddlers, Preschool) as needed

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Experience working with children in a daycare, preschool, camp, or childcare setting preferred

Coursework in Early Childhood Education is a plus (not required)

CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Must meet New York childcare licensing requirements

Reliable, positive, and team-oriented

Why Join Us?

Full-time, consistent schedule (10:00am–6:30pm)

Supportive, team-focused environment

Paid training and professional development

Opportunities for growth

Employee childcare discount

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.