Preschool Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Jenison; Georgetown Charter Township (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 - Jenison in Jenison, MI is hiring an experienced Preschool Lead Teacher to guide daily classroom activities and deliver the LEAP Curriculum. You will foster curiosity, support early literacy, math, science, language, and social-emotional development, and lead with a collaborative team and families.

We offer a full-time schedule, competitive hourly pay of $17-$20, and benefits such as health, vision, dental, PTO, and training opportunities to advance in early childhood

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous professional preschool, childcare, or early childhood classroom experience required.
• Preschool teaching experience strongly preferred.
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred.
• Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as a Lead Caregiver.
• Strong classroom leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Preschool classroom activities and routines.
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Create experiences supporting early literacy, math, science, language, creativity, and social-emotional development.
• Encourage problem-solving, independence, communication, and collaboration.
• Use positive guidance and effective classroom management.
• Observe and document children's developmental and learning progress.
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers.
• Build strong partnerships and communicate regularly with families.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment.
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements.

Skills

Preschool teaching

Classroom leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

CDA / ECE credential 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

Preschool Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience - Jenison

Jenison, MI

Pay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Great Preschool Teachers don't just teach lessons - they create a classroom where children want to investigate, ask questions, create, and learn.

The Learning Experience - Jenison is seeking an experienced Preschool Lead Teacher to lead an engaging classroom and help children build the skills and confidence they'll carry into their next stage of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily Preschool classroom activities and routines
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Create experiences supporting early literacy, math, science, language, creativity, and social-emotional development
• Encourage problem-solving, independence, communication, and collaboration
• Use positive guidance and effective classroom management
• Observe and document children's developmental and learning progress
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
• Build strong partnerships and communicate regularly with families
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous professional preschool, childcare, or early childhood classroom experience required
• Preschool teaching experience strongly preferred
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred
• Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as a Lead Caregiver
• Strong classroom leadership, communication, and organizational skills

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