Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Assistant Teacher – 2-Year-Old Classroom

The Learning Experience – East Brunswick, NJ

Pay: $17–$18 per hour

Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Assistant Teacher – Early Childhood Education The Learning Experience – East Brunswick is seeking a caring and dependable Assistant Teacher to support our 2-Year-Old classroom. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping young children develop independence, communication skills, and confidence while working alongside an experienced Lead Teacher. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to make a positive impact every day, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
• Assist with daily routines including meals, diapering, toileting, transitions, and outdoor play
• Engage children in hands-on learning activities that promote language, social-emotional, and cognitive development
• Encourage independence and positive behaviors through consistent routines and guidance
• Help prepare classroom materials and maintain a clean, organized learning environment
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators
• Follow all New Jersey childcare licensing regulations and health and safety standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in a childcare, daycare, or preschool setting preferred
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
• Patient, energetic, and dependable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $17–$18 per hour
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunities for career growth within 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.