Lead Teacher - 2-Year-Old Classroom

The Learning Experience; Byron 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

Training and development

Employee childcare discount

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Byron Center, MI is seeking an experienced Lead Teacher for our 2-year-old classroom. You will lead daily routines, deliver engaging learning experiences, and help children develop communication, independence, friendships, and confidence.

You’ll implement the LEAP Curriculum, guide assistant teachers, and partner with families to monitor progress while maintaining Michigan licensing standards. Full-time, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in professional childcare or early childhood classroom settings.
• Experience with toddlers or 2-year-olds strongly preferred.
• CDA, ECE coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred.
• Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as a Lead Caregiver.
• Reliable, energetic, patient, and confident managing a classroom.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom routines and learning experiences.
• Implement The Learning Experience's LEAP Curriculum.
• Create hands-on experiences through art, sensory play, music, movement, language, and imaginative play.
• Encourage emerging independence and self-help skills.
• Support language and social-emotional development.
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate classroom management.
• Support toileting, diapering, meals, rest time, and daily routines.
• Observe and document children's progress.
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements.

Skills

Classroom management

Team leadership

Family communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA / ECE coursework preferred

Tools

LEAP 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

The Learning Experience - Byron Center, MI

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

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

Two-year-olds have big personalities, rapidly growing language skills, emerging independence, and endless curiosity. The Learning Experience - Byron Center is looking for an experienced Lead Teacher who knows how to channel all of that energy into learning.

You’ll lead our 2-Year-Old classroom, creating consistent routines and engaging experiences while helping children develop communication, independence, friendships, and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom routines and learning experiences
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Create hands‑on experiences through art, sensory play, music, movement, language, and imaginative play
• Encourage emerging independence and self‑help skills
• Support language and social‑emotional development
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate classroom management
• Support toileting, diapering, meals, rest time, and daily routines
• Observe and document children's progress
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
• Build strong relationships with children and families
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience required
• Experience with toddlers or 2-year-olds strongly preferred
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred
• Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as a Lead Caregiver
• Reliable, energetic, patient, and confident managing a classroom

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