Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience; Georgetown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Jenison, MI is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support Lead Teachers in our daycare and preschool. You will help create safe, engaging classrooms where children learn through play and exploration.

This full-time role offers steady hours, a collaborative team, and opportunities to grow in early childhood education. Responsibilities include assisting with routines, activities, meals, nap time, and transitions, while following Michigan licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous daycare, preschool, childcare, or experience with children preferred.
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus.
• Patient, dependable, energetic, and team-oriented.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teachers with classroom routines and learning activities.
• Engage children through play, art, music, movement, and hands-on learning.
• Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions.
• Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate with teachers and center leadership.
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Skills

Patience

Dependable

Energetic

Teamwork

Communication skills

Licensing compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or ECE coursework

Job description

Benefits

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

Assistant Teacher - Daycare & Preschool

Location: The Learning Experience - Jenison, MI

Pay: $16-$18 per hour, based on experience and credentials

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm or 9:30am-6:30pm

The Learning Experience - Jenison is seeking a caring and dependable Assistant Teacher to join our early childhood education team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with children and wants to build or continue a career in childcare. You'll work alongside experienced Lead Teachers to create safe, engaging classrooms where children learn through play, exploration, and positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teachers with classroom routines and learning activities
• Engage children through play, art, music, movement, sensory activities, and hands-on learning
• Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions
• Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance
• Help prepare classroom activities and learning materialsli>
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Provide classroom and ratio coverage as needed
• Collaborate with teachers and center leadership
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous daycare, preschool, childcare, or experience working with children preferred
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
• Patient, dependable, energetic, and team-oriented
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $16-$18 per hour, based on experience and credentials
• Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team
• Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and other early childhood education roles

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 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.