Lead Toddler Teacher: Growth, Benefits & Impact

The Learning Experience - South Lyon West; South Lyon (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid training and professional develop

Employee childcare discount

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

The Learning Experience - South Lyon Area, MI is hiring a Toddler Lead Teacher for full-time, Monday-Friday. Pay ranges from $18 to $21 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

This role focuses on hands-on learning and development in a nurturing toddler classroom. Responsibilities include leading daily activities, using LEAP curriculum, engaging in language-rich play, and coordinating with assistants while maintaining a safe, organized classroom.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous professional childcare, daycare, or preschool experience required.
• Toddler classroom experience strongly preferred.
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred.
• Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as Lead Caregiver.
• Patient, energetic, dependable, and confident leading a classroom.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Toddler classroom activities and routines.
• Implement The Learning Experience's LEAP Curriculum.
• Engage children through sensory play, art, music, movement, stories, and language.
• Encourage communication, independence, and positive social interactions.
• Support diapering, toileting, meals, rest time, and classroom transitions.
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate classroom management.
• Observe and document children's developmental progress.
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers.
• Build positive relationships and communicate regularly with families.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom.
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing requirements.

Skills

Patient

Energetic

Dependable

Confident leading a classroom

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or ECE credential preferred

Job description

The Learning Experience - South Lyon Area, MI is hiring a Toddler Lead Teacher for full-time, Monday-Friday. Pay ranges from $18 to $21 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

This role focuses on hands-on learning and development in a nurturing toddler classroom. Responsibilities include leading daily activities, using LEAP curriculum, engaging in language-rich play, and coordinating with assistants while maintaining a safe, organized classroom.