Lead Teacher 2YearOld Classroom

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

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 - Cascade 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 you've worked with 2-year-olds, you already know there is never a boring day.

The Learning Experience - Cascade is looking for an experienced Lead Teacher who can turn their endless curiosity, growing vocabulary, emerging independence, and big personalities into meaningful learning experiences.

You'll provide the consistency and positive guidance children need while creating plenty of opportunities to explore, play, communicate, and build new skills.

Key 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience requiredExperience 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

Dependable, patient, energetic, 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

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.