Preschool Lead Teacher

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 Preschool Lead Teacher to guide a dynamic classroom and implement LEAP Curriculum, focusing on literacy, math, science, language, creativity and social-emotional development.

You will create hands-on activities aligned with children's interests, support families, mentor assistant teachers, maintain a safe, organized space, and ensure compliance with 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engaging and well-organized Preschool classroom.
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Support early literacy, math, science, language, creativity, and social-emotional development.
• Create hands-on learning experiences based on children's interests and developmental needs.
• Encourage problem-solving, independence, communication, and collaboration.
• Use positive guidance and effective classroom management.
• Observe and document children's progress and development.
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers.
• Develop positive relationships and communicate regularly with families.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom.
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential

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 - 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

The best Preschool classrooms are places where children ask questions, try new things, make mistakes, solve problems, and can't wait to discover what's next.

The Learning Experience - Cascade is seeking an experienced Preschool Lead Teacher to create that kind of classroom every day.

You'll bring our curriculum to life while helping children strengthen the academic, social-emotional, communication, and independence skills that prepare them for their next stage of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an engaging and well-organized Preschool classroom
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Support early literacy, math, science, language, creativity, and social-emotional development
• Create hands-on learning experiences based on children's interests and developmental needs
• Encourage problem-solving, independence, communication, and collaboration
• Use positive guidance and effective classroom management
• Observe and document children's progress and development
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers
• Develop positive relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom
• 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