Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids - Beltline; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; 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 - Grand Rapids Beltline is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lead Teacher to lead one of our early childhood classrooms serving 2-year-old children. You will create an engaging, play-based learning environment that supports curiosity and emerging language while fostering social-emotional growth.

Join a collaborative team with regular family communication, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lead Teacher or classroom leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working with toddlers or 2-year-olds is a plus.
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework strongly preferred.
• Must meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom routines and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Create engaging experiences through art, music, movement, sensory play, language, and hands-on exploration.
• Support emerging language, independence, self-help skills, and social-emotional development.
• Use positive guidance to help children navigate emotions, friendships, and classroom routines.
• Observe children's development and maintain required classroom documentation.
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers and classroom support staff.
• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and engaging classroom.
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Team oriented

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or ECE coursework preferred

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

Location: The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids Beltline, MI Pay: $17-$21 per hour, based on experience and credentials Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids Beltline is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lead Teacher to lead one of our early childhood classrooms serving 2-year-old children.

This is a wonderful age for an educator who loves curiosity, growing independence, emerging language, and big personalities. You'll create an engaging classroom where children learn through play, exploration, movement, and meaningful daily experiences while developing important social-emotional and early learning skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom routines and age-appropriate learning activities
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Create engaging experiences through art, music, movement, sensory play, language, and hands-on exploration
• Support emerging language, independence, self-help skills, and social-emotional development
• Use positive guidance to help children navigate emotions, friendships, and classroom routines
• Observe children's development and maintain required classroom documentation
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers and classroom support staff
• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and engaging classroom
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous professional daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood experience required
• Lead Teacher or classroom leadership experience preferred
• Experience working with toddlers or 2-year-olds is a plus
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework strongly preferred
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Patient, dependable, energetic, and team-oriented
• Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $17-$20 per hour
• Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement