Toddler Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids - Cascade; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; 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 is seeking a dedicated Toddler Lead Teacher to guide a lively toddler classroom. You will implement the LEAP Curriculum, design hands-on activities, and foster language, movement, creativity, and exploration.

You will support meals, diapering/toileting, rest, outdoor play, and transitions while maintaining routines and a safe, organized space. This role requires strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to Michigan licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous professional toddler, daycare, preschool, or childcare experience strongly preferred.
• Toddler classroom experience preferred.
• Lead Teacher experience is a plus.
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework preferred.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Patient, energetic, dependable, and nurturing.
• Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily routines and learning experiences in a Toddler classroom.
• Implement The Learning Experience’s proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Create hands-on activities supporting language, movement, creativity, and exploration.
• Encourage independence and positive social-emotional development.
• Support meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions.
• Maintain consistent routines and positive classroom guidance.
• Observe developmental progress and support individual milestones.
• Communicate regularly with families.
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom.
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing requirements.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Patience

Energetic

Nurturing

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or ECE coursework 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

Toddler Lead Teacher – Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience – Cascade

Pay: $17–$21 per hour, based on experience and credentials

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

The Learning Experience is looking for an energetic and nurturing Toddler Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team.

Toddlers are constantly exploring, communicating, moving, and discovering new independence. As a Lead Teacher, you’ll create a warm and structured classroom that turns that natural curiosity into meaningful opportunities to learn and grow.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily routines and learning experiences in a Toddler classroom


• Implement The Learning Experience’s proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum


• Create hands-on activities supporting language, movement, creativity, and exploration


• Encourage independence and positive social-emotional development


• Support meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions


• Maintain consistent routines and positive classroom guidance


• Observe developmental progress and support individual milestones


• Communicate regularly with families


• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom


• Follow Michigan childcare licensing requirements

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Previous professional toddler, daycare, preschool, or childcare experience strongly preferred


• Toddler classroom experience preferred


• Lead Teacher experience is a plus


• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework preferred


• Strong communication and classroom management skills


• Patient, energetic, dependable, and nurturing


• Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• $17–$21 per hour, based on experience and credentials


• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule


• Paid training and professional development


• Employee childcare discount


• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team


• Opportunities for continued professional growth