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Job description
Benefits:
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids Beltline, MI
Pay: $17-$21 per hour, based on experience and credentials
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids Beltline is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lead Teacher to lead one of our early childhood classrooms serving 2-year-old children.
This is a wonderful age for an educator who loves curiosity, growing independence, emerging language, and big personalities. You'll create an engaging classroom where children learn through play, exploration, movement, and meaningful daily experiences while developing important social-emotional and early learning skills.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily classroom routines and age-appropriate learning activities
Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
Create engaging experiences through art, music, movement, sensory play, language, and hands-on exploration
Support emerging language, independence, self-help skills, and social-emotional development
Use positive guidance to help children navigate emotions, friendships, and classroom routines
Observe children's development and maintain required classroom documentation
Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers and classroom support staff
Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and engaging classroom
Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Previous professional daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood experience required
Lead Teacher or classroom leadership experience preferred
Experience working with toddlers or 2-year-olds is a plus
CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework strongly preferred
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Patient, dependable, energetic, and team-oriented
Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
Competitive pay of $17-$20 per hour
Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
Paid training and professional development
Employee childcare discount
Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
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Worksite address
grand rapids, MI, 49528, US
Who can apply
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