Assistant Teacher - Daycare & Preschool

The Learning Experience - Byron Center; Byron 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 - Byron Center in MI is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to help create safe, engaging, and joyful classrooms for our young learners. You'll work with experienced Lead Teachers, participate in hands-on activities, support daily routines, and gain valuable classroom experience with training and support.

This role offers a Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule and a pay range of $16–$18 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient

Reliable

Team oriented

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework

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 - Byron Center, MI

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

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Love working with children and interested in building a career in early childhood education?

The Learning Experience - Byron Center is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to help create safe, engaging, and joyful classrooms for our young learners.

You'll work alongside experienced Lead Teachers, participate in hands-on learning activities, support children's daily routines, and gain valuable classroom experience while receiving training and support from our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teachers with classroom activities and daily routines


• Engage children through art, stories, music, movement, sensory experiences, and play


• Assist with meals, rest time, diapering, toileting, and transitions as appropriate


• Encourage positive social interactions and growing independence


• Use positive guidance and age-appropriate classroom management


• Help maintain classroom ratios and supervision


• Build positive relationships with children and families


• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classrooms


• Work collaboratively 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 childcare experience is a plus, but not required


• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus


• Willingness to learn and participate in 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


• Career growth and advancement opportunities