Assistant Teacher

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Assistant Teacher - Infant Through Preschool Classrooms

Location: The Learning Experience, Columbia

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (full availability required)

Pay: Starting at $14-$15 per hour, based on experience

Help Young Learners Grow Every Day

Are you passionate about working with children and making a positive impact during their earliest years? Were looking for caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Assistant Teachers to support our classrooms ranging from Infants through Preschool.

As an Assistant Teacher, youll work alongside Lead Teachers to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can learn, explore, and build confidence. Whether youre comforting an infant, encouraging a toddlers curiosity, or helping preschoolers prepare for their next steps, youll play an important role in each childs growth and development.

What Youll Do

• Support Lead Teachers in implementing age-appropriate lessons and activities
• Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
• Assist with daily routines, including meals, diapering, toileting, and transitions
• Encourage positive social, emotional, and developmental growth
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and fellow team members
• Observe and share developmental milestones and classroom observations
• Foster a positive, collaborative atmosphere throughout the center

What Were Looking For

• Experience working with young children is preferred but not required
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and child development
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Availability to work M-F 9:00 AM-6:00 PM required
• Early Childhood Education coursework or related education is a plus
• Must obtain (or be willing to obtain) the free 15-hour South Carolina Health & Safety Certification before orientation
• Must obtain (or be willing to obtain) First Aid/CPR certification
• A patient, positive, and energetic attitude

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career growth
• Hands-on experience across multiple age groups
• A meaningful opportunity to help children learn, grow, and succeed

This position is subject to all applicable state licensing requirements.

Compensation: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

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.