Daycare Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience - Byron Center; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Byron Center is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support classrooms serving infants through preschoolers. You will help create a safe, engaging learning environment and assist lead teachers with daily routines.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with young children and thriving in a collaborative early childhood education team, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior childcare experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable, patient, and nurturing approach to working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily classroom routines and learning activities.
• Support developmentally appropriate experiences for children across age groups.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Guide children through transitions including meals, rest time, and learning centers.
• Prepare classroom materials and support group activities.
• Encourage positive social interaction and classroom participation.
• Communicate professionally with families and teaching team members.
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing requirements and center policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Nurturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Location: The Learning Experience – Byron Center, MI

Pay: $16–$18 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Assistant Teacher – Infant, Toddler, or Preschool Classrooms

The Learning Experience – Byron Center is seeking a dependable Assistant Teacher to support classrooms serving infants through preschool-aged children. This role helps create a safe, engaging learning environment while supporting daily classroom routines alongside Lead Teachers.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and being part of a collaborative early childhood education team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily classroom routines and learning activities
• Support developmentally appropriate experiences for children across age groups
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
• Guide children through transitions including meals, rest time, and learning centers
• Prepare classroom materials and support group activities
• Encourage positive social interaction and classroom participation
• Communicate professionally with families and teaching team members
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing requirements and center policies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior childcare experience preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Reliable, patient, and nurturing approach to working with children
• Must meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay of $16–$18 based on experience
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Employee childcare discount