Assistant Teacher- Daycare & Preschool
Location: The Learning Experience- Upper West Side, New York, NYPay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour, based on experience and qualificationsSchedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
About the Opportunity
Enjoy working with young children and want to build a career in early childhood education?
The Learning Experience- Upper West Side is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support our childcare and preschool classrooms!
We're looking for someone who is caring, energetic, dependable, and excited to help children learn and grow. Whether you already have childcare experience or are looking to develop your skills, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.
What You'll Do
- Support Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities and routines
- Engage children through art, music, movement, stories, and hands-on learning
- Assist with The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Encourage positive social interactions, independence, and developmental growth
- Help with meals, diapering, toilet training, rest time, and classroom transitions as appropriate
- Supervise children and maintain a safe, nurturing environment
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
- Help maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and supplies
- Follow applicable NYC childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous professional childcare, daycare, or preschool experience preferred
- Early Childhood Education coursework or CDA is a plus
- Comfortable working with young children and supporting daily care routines
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Dependable, patient, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
- Must meet applicable NYC childcare staff requirements
What We Offer
- $19.00-$21.00 per hour
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunities to grow within early childhood education
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience- Upper West Side and help create a positive, engaging environment where children feel supported and excited to learn!
The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.