Assistant Teacher, Infant Through Preschool

Job overview

The Assistant Teacher, Infant Through Preschool role is onsite in Columbia, SC, and pays $15–$16 per hour based on experience. The teacher supports classrooms at The Learning Experience in Columbia. Working alongside Lead Teachers, the assistant helps create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children from infancy through preschool. The role supports daily care, age-appropriate learning, and children's social, emotional, and developmental growth.

What you'll do

• Support Lead Teachers in age-appropriate lessons and activities
• maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom
• assist with meals, diapering, toileting, and transitions
• encourage social, emotional, and developmental growth
• build relationships with children, families, and team members
• observe and share developmental milestones and classroom observations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant teacher

infant through preschool

columbia sc

the learning experience

$15–$16/hour

early childhood education

classroom support

child development

monday–friday

9:00 am–6:00 pm

first aid/cpr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Training and mentorship
• career growth opportunities
• hands-on experience across multiple age groups
• supportive team environment.

Why this role

Experience with young children is preferred but not required. The posting requires full availability for Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, and obtaining or being willing to obtain South Carolina Health & Safety and First Aid/CPR certifications.

About the employer

The Learning Experience - Columbia, SC is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.