Toddler Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience; 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 in Michigan is seeking a dynamic Toddler Lead Teacher to guide a nurturing toddler classroom and implement the LEAP curriculum. You will foster language development, movement, creativity, and social-emotional growth through hands-on activities and structured routines.

You will collaborate with staff to observe milestones, communicate with families, and ensure a safe, clean learning environment. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with CDA/ECE coursework preferred.

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

Strong communication

Classroom management

Patience and nurturing

Energetic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or ECE coursework preferred

Job description

Responsive recruiter

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

Compensation: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.