Lead Teacher (2-Year-Olds) - Growth & Benefits, Full-Time

The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids - Cascade; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; 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 - Cascade in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Lead Teacher for a 2-year-old classroom. The role offers a competitive hourly rate ($17-$20) and a full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

You will lead daily activities, implement the LEAP curriculum, and foster curiosity, vocabulary growth, and independence while guiding children through play, language development, and social interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with toddlers or 2-year-olds strongly preferred.
• CDA or ECE coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dependable

Patient

Energetic

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA or ECE coursework/degree preferred

Job description

The Learning Experience - Cascade in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Lead Teacher for a 2-year-old classroom. The role offers a competitive hourly rate ($17-$20) and a full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

You will lead daily activities, implement the LEAP curriculum, and foster curiosity, vocabulary growth, and independence while guiding children through play, language development, and social interactions.