Assistant Daycare Teacher - Floating Position
Part Time • Astoria
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
About Us
At The Learning Experience®, we believe that consistency, teamwork, and flexibility are essential to providing high-quality early childhood education. Our program is designed to support children across all age groups through nurturing care, structured learning, and a collaborative teaching environment.
We are seeking a dependable and experienced Assistant Teacher who can provide classroom support wherever needed - going from classroom to classroom and help maintain smooth daily operations throughout the center.
Position Summary
The Assistant Teacher – Floating Position supports classrooms across multiple age groups as needed, including infants, toddlers, and preschool children. This role requires flexibility, strong classroom awareness, and the ability to quickly adapt to different routines, teaching styles, and age-appropriate expectations while maintaining consistency and quality care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide classroom support in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms as needed
- Assist Lead and Assistant Teachers with daily activities, routines, and transitions
- Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment in all assigned classrooms
- Supervise children at all times to ensure safety
- Support daily care routines including meals, diapering/toileting, rest, and transitions
- Use positive guidance and age-appropriate behavior support strategies
- Step in for classroom coverage during staff absences, breaks, or schedule changes
- Follow all state licensing regulations, health, and safety procedures
- Communicate professionally with teaching staff and leadership
- Support classroom organization, materials, and cleanliness
Qualifications
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Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in an Early Childhood Education setting
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High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Strong understanding of child development and classroom routines
- Ability to adapt quickly to different classrooms and teaching teams
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Reliable, flexible, and team-oriented
- Ability to meet all state and center background clearance requirements
What We’re Looking For
- A professional who is flexible, dependable, and confident in multiple classrooms
- Someone who thrives in a supportive, fast-paced environment
- A team player who communicates clearly and follows direction
- An educator who prioritizes child safety, consistency, and teamwork
What We Offer
- Supportive leadership and collaborative workplace culture
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities for growth within The Learning Experience
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- A positive, structured environment 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.
See for yourself what makes TLE® Centers special
Step inside a TLE Center and see how we’ve designed and built every classroom to ensure our little learners and staff are safe and supported.