Assistant Preschool Teacher
Full Time • Astoria
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
About Us
At The Learning Experience®, our Preschool Program provides children with a strong foundation for lifelong learning through play-based, hands-on experiences that support cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development. Our classrooms are structured, engaging, and designed to help children build confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Preschool Teacher to support children ages 2 years and up in a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment.
Position Summary
The Assistant Preschool Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher to support daily classroom activities, routines, and learning experiences. This role is ideal for a dependable early childhood professional who enjoys working with young children, collaborating with a teaching team, and helping maintain a structured, engaging classroom environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and classroom activities
- Assist in creating and maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment
- Support children’s social-emotional development, communication, and independence
- Assist with daily routines including meals, toileting, transitions, and rest time
- Supervise children at all times to ensure safety
- Use positive guidance and age-appropriate behavior support strategies
- Help observe and document children’s progress as directed by the Lead Teacher
- Maintain professional and respectful communication with team members
- Follow all state licensing regulations, health, and safety procedures
- Assist with classroom organization, materials, and cleanliness
Qualifications
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Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a Preschool or Early Childhood Education setting
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High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Understanding of preschool-age development and classroom routines
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Reliable, patient, and team-oriented
- Ability to meet all state and center background clearance requirements
What We’re Looking For
- A caring professional who enjoys supporting young children’s learning
- Someone who values structure, consistency, and teamwork
- A dependable classroom support who follows direction and takes initiative
- An educator who treats children with patience, respect, and encouragement
What We Offer
- Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for growth within The Learning Experience
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- A positive, structured setting focused on quality early learning
Compensation: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour
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.
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.
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Living TLE®’s mission and values every day
Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve.We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.
TLE® Center job opportunities
The enthusiasm, commitment and care from our people is what makes TLE® the best place to work in early childhood education. Your talents will shine in our Centers. They’re great places to pursue your passion for teaching, daycare and providing quality early childhood education.
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