Assistant Teacher

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• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Assistant Teacher – The Learning Experience River Vale

Pay: $17 per hour

Schedule: Full‑Time, Monday–Friday

Location: The Learning Experience – River Vale, NJ

The Learning Experience – River Vale is seeking a dependable and caring Assistant Teacher to support our early childhood classrooms. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to grow their career in a daycare or preschool setting.

As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside a Lead Teacher to help create a warm, supportive learning environment where children feel safe, engaged, and excited to learn.

• Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom routines and activities.
• Help supervise children to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
• Support classroom learning using age‑appropriate play, storytelling, art, and hands‑on activities.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Assist with mealtimes, diapering/toileting (as age appropriate), transitions, and daily routines.
• Communicate any classroom needs or concerns to the Lead Teacher and Center Leadership Team.

• High school diploma or GED required (minimum requirement).
• Experience working with children in a childcare, preschool, babysitting, or camp setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of basic early childhood practices is helpful, but training is provided.
• Must meet all New Jersey childcare licensing requirements.

• Competitive pay at $17 per hour
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunities for growth into Lead Teacher roles
• Consistent weekday schedule
  
  Employee childcare discount

Apply today to join The Learning Experience – River Vale and help create a positive, joyful environment where children learn and grow every day!

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.