Assistant Teacher - Daycare & Preschool

The Learning Experience - Clarkston; Clarkston (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

Paid training

Professional development

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Clarkston is hiring an Assistant Teacher to join our early childhood education team in Clarkston, MI. You will work with Lead Teachers to support routines, activities, and a safe, engaging environment for children.

This full-time role offers a friendly team, paid training, and opportunities for advancement. Pay ranges from $16 to $18 per hour, based on experience and credentials. Join us for a rewarding career in childcare.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous daycare, preschool, or childcare experience preferred.
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus.
• Dependable, patient, energetic, and team-oriented.
• Must meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teachers with classroom routines and learning activities.
• Engage children through play, art, music, sensory activities, 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.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate with teachers and center leadership.
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing requirements.

Skills

Dependable

Patient

Energetic

Team-oriented

Childcare experience

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

Assistant Teacher – Daycare & Preschool

Location: The Learning Experience – Clarkston, MI

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

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

The Learning Experience – Clarkston is seeking a positive 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 Lead Teachers to create safe, engaging classrooms where children learn through play and positive relationships.

What You'll Do

• Support Lead Teachers with classroom routines and learning activities
• Engage children through play, art, music, sensory activities, 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
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Collaborate with teachers and center leadership
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous daycare, preschool, or childcare experience preferred
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
• Dependable, patient, energetic, and team-oriented
• Must meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• $16–$18 per hour
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement