Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Education)Location: The Learning Experience – Upper West Side, New York, NYPay: $18–$20 per hourSchedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Assistant Teacher – Infant, Toddler, or Preschool Classrooms
The Learning Experience – Upper West Side is seeking a dependable Assistant Teacher to support classrooms serving infants through preschool-aged children. This role helps create a structured, engaging learning environment while supporting daily classroom routines alongside Lead Teachers.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and being part of a collaborative early childhood education team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily classroom routines across multiple age groups
- Support developmentally appropriate learning activities and classroom engagement
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
- Guide children through transitions including meals, rest time, and learning centers
- Prepare classroom materials and support group activities
- Communicate professionally with families and teaching team members
- Follow all New York State and NYC childcare licensing requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- Prior childcare or preschool experience preferred
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Reliable, patient, and nurturing approach to working with children
- Must meet New York State and NYC childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay of $18–$20 based on experience
- Consistent weekday schedule
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Employee childcare discount
Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Upper West Side and help create a classroom environment where children feel supported, engaged, and excited to learn each day.
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.
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.