Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids - Beltline; Grand Rapids 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

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Beltline in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a dependable Assistant Teacher to support Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms. This full-time role provides classroom coverage, assists lead teachers, and helps create safe, engaging environments where children can learn and grow.

Join a collaborative teaching team and participate in paid training and development. Earn $16–$18 per hour, based on experience, with benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood preferred.
• Comfortable with multiple age groups and classrooms.
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus.
• Reliable, flexible, energetic, and team-oriented.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms based on daily needs.
• Assist Lead Teachers with learning activities, classroom routines, and transitions.
• Engage children through play, art, music, movement, and outdoor experiences.
• Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, and other daily routines.
• Provide classroom and teacher break coverage while maintaining required ratios.
• Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance.
• Help prepare classroom materials and learning activities.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized classroom environments.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and teaching teams.
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliable

Flexible

Team-oriented

Energetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or ECE coursework (a plus)

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

Assistant Teacher – Daycare & Preschool

Location: The Learning Experience – Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI

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

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

The Learning Experience – Beltline is seeking a dependable and caring Assistant Teacher to support our early childhood classrooms.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with different age groups and being part of a collaborative teaching team. You’ll provide classroom and break coverage throughout the day while helping our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool teachers create safe, engaging environments where children can learn, play, and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms based on daily needs
• Assist Lead Teachers with learning activities, classroom routines, and transitions
• Engage children through play, art, music, movement, sensory activities, and outdoor experiences
• Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, and other daily routines
• Provide classroom and teacher break coverage while maintaining required ratios
• Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance
• Help prepare classroom materials and learning activities
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized classroom environments
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and teaching teams
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood experience preferred
• Comfortable working with multiple age groups and classrooms
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
• Reliable, flexible, energetic, and team-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $16–$18 per hour, based on experience and credentials
• 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