Location: The Learning Experience- Gainesville, VAPay: $17.00-$19.00 per hour, based on experience and qualificationsJob Type: Part-TimeSchedule: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-6:00 PM
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced childcare teacher looking for a consistent part-time afternoon schedule?
The Learning Experience- Gainesville is hiring a Part-Time Afternoon Teacher to support our early childhood classrooms and help children finish their school day feeling happy, safe, and cared for.
We're looking for a dependable, nurturing educator who enjoys working with young children, supporting fellow teachers, and creating positive experiences for families during afternoon pickup.
This is a great opportunity for someone who loves early childhood education but prefers a shorter, predictable workday.
What You'll Do
- Support teachers with afternoon classroom routines, activities, and transitions
- Engage children through stories, music, art, movement, and hands-on play
- Assist with snacks, outdoor play, and end-of-day activities
- Help with toileting, diapering, and daily care routines as appropriate
- Maintain active supervision and required classroom ratios
- Use positive behavior guidance and developmentally appropriate teaching practices
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow teachers
- Help maintain clean, organized, and welcoming classrooms
- Assist with preparing classrooms for the following day
- Follow Virginia childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
- Previous professional experience in a licensed childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education setting required
- Comfortable supporting children across different age groups
- Strong classroom supervision and communication skills
- Dependable, flexible, patient, and team-oriented
- Must meet applicable Virginia childcare licensing, background screening, and regulatory requirements
What We Offer
- $17.00-$19.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Consistent part-time schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-6:00 PM
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with available company match
- Employee childcare discount
- Paid training and professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
- Supportive teaching team and collaborative work environment
Apply Today
If you're an experienced childcare teacher looking for a rewarding part-time afternoon position, we'd love to meet you!
Join The Learning Experience- Gainesville and help create a positive end to every child's school day.
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.