Infant Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids - Cascade; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee childcare discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Cascade in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Infant Lead Teacher for full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Pay is $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. You will lead the Infant classroom, provide individualized care, and support developmental milestones.

Join a nurturing environment that prioritizes early learning and family communication, with opportunities for training and career advancement.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily routines and learning experiences of the Infant classroom.
• Provide responsive, individualized care based on each child's needs.
• Support feeding, diapering, sleep, tummy time, and developmental routines.
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Introduce infants to language, music, movement, sensory experiences, and play.
• Observe and document developmental milestones.
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers.
• Build trusting relationships and communicate regularly with families.
• Maintain a clean, safe, nurturing, and organized classroom.
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements.

Skills

Infant classroom experience

Team collaboration

Responsive caregiving

Education

CDA / ECE coursework

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

Infant Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience - Cascade

Grand Rapids, MI

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

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

The Learning Experience - Cascade is looking for an experienced Infant Lead Teacher who understands just how much learning happens during a baby's first years.

From tummy time and sensory exploration to first sounds, movements, and milestones, you'll create a nurturing classroom where infants receive individualized care while being encouraged to explore and develop at their own pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily routines and learning experiences of the Infant classroom
• Provide responsive, individualized care based on each child's needs
• Support feeding, diapering, sleep, tummy time, and developmental routines
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Introduce infants to language, music, movement, sensory experiences, and play
• Observe and document developmental milestones
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
• Build trusting relationships and communicate regularly 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, dependable, and team-oriented

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