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🌟 Assistant Teacher – Infant Through Preschool Classrooms

Location: The Learning Experience, Columbia
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (full availability required)
Pay: Starting at $14–$15 per hour, based on experience

Help Young Learners Grow Every Day

Are you passionate about working with children and making a positive impact during their earliest years? We're looking for caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Assistant Teachers to support our classrooms ranging from Infants through Preschool.

As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work alongside Lead Teachers to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can learn, explore, and build confidence. Whether you're comforting an infant, encouraging a toddler's curiosity, or helping preschoolers prepare for their next steps, you'll play an important role in each child's growth and development.

What You'll Do

Support Lead Teachers in implementing age-appropriate lessons and activities
Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
Assist with daily routines, including meals, diapering, toileting, and transitions
Encourage positive social, emotional, and developmental growth
Build strong relationships with children, families, and fellow team members
Observe and share developmental milestones and classroom observations
Foster a positive, collaborative atmosphere throughout the center

What We're Looking For

Experience working with young children is preferred but not required
A genuine passion for early childhood education and child development
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Availability to work M-F 9:00 AM–6:00 PM required
Early Childhood Education coursework or related education is a plus
Must obtain (or be willing to obtain) the free 15-hour South Carolina Health & Safety Certification before orientation
Must obtain (or be willing to obtain) First Aid/CPR certification
A patient, positive, and energetic attitude

Why You'll Love Working Here

Supportive and welcoming team environment
Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career growth
Hands-on experience across multiple age groups
A meaningful opportunity to help children learn, grow, and succeed

This position is subject to all applicable state licensing requirements.

Compensation: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

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.

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Why Choose The Learning Experience?

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Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve.We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.

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The enthusiasm, commitment and care from our people is what makes TLE® the best place to work in early childhood education. Your talents will shine in our Centers. They’re great places to pursue your passion for teaching, daycare and providing quality early childhood education.

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