Infant Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Jenison; Georgetown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee childcare discount

Career growth

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Jenison is hiring an Infant Lead Teacher to create a nurturing environment where babies receive individualized care while safely exploring the world.

In this full-time role, you will lead the infant classroom, partner closely with families, and design meaningful early learning experiences for each child throughout the day.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, with benefits including health, dental, vision, paid time off, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience required.
• Infant classroom experience strongly preferred.
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred.
• Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as a Lead Caregiver.
• Nurturing, attentive, reliable, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Infant classroom routines and learning experiences
• Provide responsive, individualized care for each child
• Support feeding, diapering, sleep, tummy time, and developmental routines
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Engage infants through language, music, movement, sensory exploration, and play
• Observe and document developmental milestones
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
• Communicate regularly and professionally with families
• Maintain a clean, safe, nurturing, and organized classroom
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements

Skills

Infant classroom experience

Nurturing, attentive, reliable

Collaboration with families

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA / ECE coursework or degree preferred

Michigan Lead Caregiver requirements

Job description

Infant Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience - Jenison

Jenison, MI

Pay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

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

For an infant, every day brings something new - a new sound, movement, expression, connection, or milestone.

The Learning Experience - Jenison is seeking an experienced Infant Lead Teacher to create a nurturing classroom where babies receive individualized care while being encouraged to safely explore the world around them.

You’ll lead the classroom, partner closely with families, and create meaningful early learning experiences throughout each child's day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily Infant classroom routines and learning experiences
• Provide responsive, individualized care for each child
• Support feeding, diapering, sleep, tummy time, and developmental routines
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Engage infants through language, music, movement, sensory exploration, and play
• Observe and document developmental milestones
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
• Communicate regularly and professionally with families
• Maintain a clean, safe, nurturing, and organized classroom
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience required
• Infant classroom experience strongly preferred
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred
• Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as a Lead Caregiver
• Nurturing, attentive, reliable, and collaborative

What We Offer

• $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• 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

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