Daycare Assistant Teacher

Assistant Twos TeacherThe Learning Experience of Astoria is looking for an energetic, nurturing, and dependable Assistant Twos Teacher to join our team. Our Twos classroom is an exciting place to be! At this age, children are building their vocabulary, learning how to express their emotions, developing friendships, gaining independence, and discovering more about the world around them every single day. We are looking for an educator who is excited to work alongside our Lead Teacher to create a warm, engaging, structured, and fun classroom where our two-year-olds can learn, explore, build confidence, and thrive. If you love early childhood education and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative school community, we would love to meet you!As our Assistant Twos Teacher, you will work closely with the Lead Teacher to provide a nurturing and engaging classroom experience. Your responsibilities will include:Helping create a warm, welcoming, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learnAssisting with hands-on, play-based, developmentally appropriate learning experiencesSupporting children's growth across all developmental areas, including social-emotional, language, cognitive, physical, and creative developmentEncouraging growing independence through self-help skills, classroom responsibilities, mealtime routines, toileting/potty learning, handwashing, and other daily routinesHelping children develop important social-emotional skills such as sharing, taking turns, communicating their needs, identifying emotions, and building friendshipsSupporting classroom routines, transitions, meals, rest time, outdoor play, and daily care needsEngaging with children throughout the day through conversations, stories, music, sensory play, art, movement, and meaningful interactionsBuilding positive and professional relationships with children and familiesWorking closely with the Lead Teacher and school leadership to maintain consistency within the classroomHelping maintain a safe, clean, organized, and engaging classroom environmentBringing patience, positivity, dependability, and enthusiasm to the classroom each dayWhat We're Looking ForHigh School Diploma or equivalentMinimum of 2 years of experience working in a licensed daycare, preschool, or childcare centerExperience working with toddlers or two-year-oldsStrong communication and teamwork skillsAbility to take direction while also showing initiative within the classroomDependability, patience, organization, and a positive attitudeAbility to successfully complete all required background checks and applicable state compliance requirementsA genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their developmentPrevious experience specifically in a Toddler or Twos classroomCoursework, CDA, or additional education in Early Childhood EducationFamiliarity with developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum and classroom routinesExperience supporting children through potty learning and increasing independenceCompensation: $16.50–$18.00 per hourFinal compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education, qualifications, credentials, and relevant early childhood experience.Why Join Our Astoria Team? We believe great classrooms begin with great teachers. At The Learning Experience of Astoria, we want our educators to feel supported, respected, and valued while having the opportunity to do meaningful work with children and families. You'll join a collaborative team where Lead and Assistant Teachers work together to create a positive classroom experience for every child. Our two-year-olds are at an incredible stage of development. They're finding their voices, becoming more independent, forming friendships, testing new skills, and developing their own unique personalities. As an Assistant Twos Teacher, you'll be right there alongside them—encouraging their independence, supporting their emotions, celebrating their milestones, and helping make their first school experiences positive and memorable.We are actively interviewing qualified candidates and looking for the right educator to join our team. Ready to Find Your Next Classroom? If you're a caring and enthusiastic early childhood educator looking for a school where you can learn, grow, connect, and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.Compensation: $16.50 - $18.00 per hourThe Learning ExperienceAt 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.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.