Preschool Assistant Teacher — Growth, Training & Full-Time

The Learning Experience; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; 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 - Grand Rapids Beltline is seeking a caring Preschool Assistant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. You’ll work with a Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging classroom where preschoolers build confidence and a love of learning.

This role offers a stable, full-time schedule Monday–Friday, paid training, and opportunities to advance into Lead Teacher roles within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in daycare or preschool preferred but not required.
• CDA or ECE coursework is a plus.
• Patient, dependable, energetic, and team-oriented.
• Must meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements.
• Willingness to learn and grow in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher with daily Preschool classroom routines and activities.
• Engage children through play, art, music, movement, stories.
• Support literacy, language, math, creativity, and social-emotional development.
• Encourage independence, problem-solving, and positive peer interactions.
• Assist with meals, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions.
• Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health and safety requirements.

Skills

Patient

Dependable

Energetic

Team-oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or ECE coursework (plus)

Job description

The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids Beltline is seeking a caring Preschool Assistant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. You’ll work with a Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging classroom where preschoolers build confidence and a love of learning.

This role offers a stable, full-time schedule Monday–Friday, paid training, and opportunities to advance into Lead Teacher roles within a supportive team.