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 hiring a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to join our daycare and preschool classroom team. You’ll work alongside experienced teachers, support daily routines, and help create a safe, engaging environment where children feel welcome.

Previous childcare experience is a plus, but dependable, enthusiastic candidates who are eager to learn are welcome. The role offers a stable schedule, opportunities for advancement, and a path to growth in early

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to complete required training.
• Reliable, patient, positive, and team-oriented.
• Must meet Michigan licensing requirements for the position.
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teachers with classroom activities and daily routines
• Engage children through stories, art, music, movement, sensory experiences, and play
• Support meals, rest time, diapering, toileting, and transitions as appropriate
• Encourage positive interactions and growing independence
• Use positive guidance and age-appropriate classroom management
• Help maintain appropriate supervision and classroom ratios
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Keep classrooms clean, safe, organized, and welcoming
• Collaborate with teachers and center leadership
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements

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

The Learning Experience - Beltline
Grand Rapids, MI
Pay: $16-$18 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Want to work with children and build experience in early childhood education?

The Learning Experience - Beltline is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to join our classroom team. You'll work alongside experienced teachers, participate in hands-on learning activities, and help create a positive environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to come to school.

Previous professional classroom experience is a plus, but we're also interested in dependable, enthusiastic candidates who are ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teachers with classroom activities and daily routines
• Engage children through stories, art, music, movement, sensory experiences, and play
• Support meals, rest time, diapering, toileting, and transitions as appropriate
• Encourage positive interactions and growing independence
• Use positive guidance and age-appropriate classroom management
• Help maintain appropriate supervision and classroom ratios
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Keep classrooms clean, safe, organized, and welcoming
• Collaborate with teachers and center leadership
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or experience working with children preferred
• Professional early childhood experience is a plus, but not required
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
• Willingness to complete required training
• Reliable, patient, positive, and team-oriented
• Must meet Michigan licensing requirements for the position

What We Offer

• $16-$18 per hour, based on experience
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and other early childhood education roles