Assistant Teacher - Daycare & Preschool

The Learning Experience; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Learning Experience Cascade in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to support Lead Teachers and create engaging, developmentally appropriate activities for young children. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, with training provided to help you grow.

No prior career path is required—just reliability, a love of children, and eagerness to learn. Benefits include health, dental and vision coverage, PTO, and opportunities to advance within early childhood education.

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 learn and complete required training.
• Reliable, positive, patient, and team-oriented.
• Must meet Michigan licensing requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teachers with classroom activities and daily routines.
• Engage children through stories, art, music, movement, sensory activities, 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 supervision and required ratios.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classrooms.
• 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 - Cascade

Grand Rapids, MI

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

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

Looking for a job where your day is filled with little moments that matter?

The Learning Experience - Cascade is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to work alongside our Lead Teachers and help create positive, engaging classroom experiences for young children.

You don't need to have your entire early childhood career mapped out. If you're dependable, enjoy working with children, and are eager to learn, we'll provide training and opportunities to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teachers with classroom activities and daily routines
• Engage children through stories, art, music, movement, sensory activities, 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 supervision and required ratios
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classrooms
• 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 learn and complete required training
• Reliable, positive, patient, 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