Assistant Teachers - Infants / Toddlers / Preschool
Astoria
Assistant Teachers - Infants / Toddlers / Preschool
Full Time • Astoria
The Learning Experience – Astoria
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | $16.50–$18.00/hour
Shift options may vary based on classroom needs (8:00–5:00, 8:30–5:30, or 9:00–6:00).
Do you love making children smile? Are you the type of person who gets excited about finger painting, story time, building block towers, and celebrating every little milestone? If so, we'd love to meet you!
The Learning Experience of Astoria is looking for energetic, dependable, and caring Assistant Teachers to join our team. Whether you're supporting our infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive every day.
💛 What You'll Do
As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work alongside our Lead Teachers to help create meaningful learning experiences while ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and loved.
Every day you'll have the opportunity to:
- Help implement fun, hands-on activities that encourage learning through play.
- Support children's social, emotional, language, and cognitive development.
- Assist with classroom routines, transitions, meals, and daily care.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow teachers.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.
- Be an important part of a collaborative team that works together to provide exceptional care and education.
🌈 Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Truly enjoys working with young children.
- Is compassionate, patient, and nurturing.
- Takes direction well and enjoys learning from experienced educators.
- Works well as part of a team and values collaboration.
- Is dependable, organized, and ready to jump in wherever needed.
- Brings positive energy, enthusiasm, and a great attitude every day.
✅ Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a licensed daycare or childcare center.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to learn, grow, and support all aspects of the classroom.
- Ability to pass all required background checks and state compliance requirements.
💰 Compensation
$16.50–$18.00 per hour, based on education and experience.
✨ Why Join The Learning Experience – Astoria?
We believe our teachers are the heart of our school. That's why we foster a positive, supportive workplace where teamwork is valued, professional growth is encouraged, and every employee has the opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives.
If you're looking for more than just a job—and want to be part of a team that's passionate about giving children the very best start—we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create joyful childhood memories, one day at a time!
Compensation: $16.50 - $18.00 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.
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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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