Assistant Teacher

Learning Care Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Ongoing training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Learning Care Group in Grand Rapids, Michigan is looking for passionate Assistant Teachers who love working with children. As a crucial member of our team, you will ensure the daily care of children while creating a fun, interactive classroom. You will also complete extensive training on child care and preschool topics.

This role offers benefits like flexible schedules, a childcare discount, and a supportive work culture. If you’re dependable and eager to inspire future learners, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Energetic and dependable individuals who love to help, engage, and learn.
• Must follow licensing guidelines and maintain a clean, organized classroom.
• Extensive training on child care and development topics required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily care of every child per company standards.
• Develop and implement engaging activities for children.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding children's progress.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Ability to engage physically with children

Effective communication with families

Observational and planning skills

Education

State accreditation requirements met

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

Assistant Teachers

• Love to help! Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child. Maintain a fun,interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
• Love to engage! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Love to learn! Complete extensive training on child care, preschool and child development topics.

Wewant energetic, dependable individuals, with a passion for working with children, who have:

• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.