Lead Teacher - 2-Year-Old Classroom

The Learning Experience; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; 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 Beltline in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Lead Teacher for our 2-year-old classroom. You will guide a lively group of toddlers, implement the LEAP curriculum, and create hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities.

You will document progress, support caregiving routines, and collaborate with a team of assistants and families to foster a warm, safe learning environment that promotes exploration and growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Professional childcare experience is required.
• Experience with toddlers/2-year-olds is strongly preferred.
• CDA or other qualifying credential is preferred; must meet Michigan requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engaging classroom for active 2-year-olds.
• Implement The Learning Experience's LEAP Curriculum.
• Provide hands-on experiences through art, sensory play, music, movement, language, and imaginative play.
• Encourage communication, self-help skills, and growing independence.
• Support social-emotional development and daily routines.
• Use positive guidance and consistent classroom expectations.
• Observe and document children's development and progress.
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers.
• Build positive relationships with families and families' engagement.

Skills

Patient

Energetic

Dependable

Confident

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA / ECE coursework or credential preferred

Michigan Lead Caregiver requirements

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

Lead Teacher - 2-Year-Old Classroom

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

The Learning Experience - Beltline is looking for an experienced Lead Teacher for our 2-Year-Old classroom.

At two, children are building vocabulary, testing their independence, learning classroom routines, and discovering how to navigate friendships and emotions. We're looking for a teacher who understands this unique stage and can turn children's natural curiosity into meaningful learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an engaging classroom designed for active 2-year-olds
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Provide hands-on experiences through art, sensory play, music, movement, language, and imaginative play
• Encourage communication, self-help skills, and growing independence
• Support children's social-emotional development
• Use positive guidance and consistent classroom expectations
• Support toileting, diapering, meals, rest time, and daily routines
• Observe and document children's development
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
• Build positive relationships with families
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience required
• Experience working 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
• Patient, energetic, dependable, and confident leading 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