Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Growth & Flexible Hours

The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids - Cascade; Grand Rapids (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 - Cascade in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to join our team. This role supports Lead Teachers, helps create engaging classroom experiences for young children, and participates in daily routines and activities.

We offer training and opportunities to grow within early childhood education. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and the position supports a 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to learn and complete required training.
• Reliable, positive, patient, and team-oriented.

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.

Skills

Reliable

Patient

Team-oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA or ECE coursework

Job description

The Learning Experience - Cascade in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to join our team. This role supports Lead Teachers, helps create engaging classroom experiences for young children, and participates in daily routines and activities.

We offer training and opportunities to grow within early childhood education. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and the position supports a 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, Monday–Friday.