Infant Lead Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid training & professional dev.

Employee childcare discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Beltline in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Infant Lead Teacher to create a calm, nurturing classroom for babies while guiding development through movement, language, and play.

You will own the classroom experience, build trusting relationships with families, and work with a supportive team to ensure high-quality infant care in a licensed center.

Qualifications

• Infant care experience required or preferred
• Strong communication with families and team
• Ability to follow licensed requirements and center policies

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily routines and learning experiences of the Infant classroom
• Provide individualized, responsive care for each child
• Support feeding, diapering, sleep, tummy time, and developmental routines
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Introduce infants to sensory exploration, music, movement, language, 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 care

Child development

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA or ECE coursework/credential preferred

Tools

L.E.A.P. Curriculum

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 - Beltline. Grand Rapids, MI. Pay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM.

If caring for infants is where you do your best work, we'd love to meet you.

The Learning Experience - Beltline is looking for an experienced Infant Lead Teacher to create a calm, nurturing classroom where babies receive responsive care while discovering the world through movement, language, sensory experiences, and play.

As the Lead Teacher, you'll take ownership of the classroom experience while building close, trusting relationships with children and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily routines and learning experiences of the Infant classroom
• Provide individualized, responsive care for each child
• Support feeding, diapering, sleep, tummy time, and developmental routines
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Introduce infants to sensory exploration, music, movement, language, 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, dependable, 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