Toddler Lead Teacher — Flexible Schedule & Growth

The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids - Beltline; Grand Rapids 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 - Beltline in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Toddler Lead Teacher who can create a structured, engaging classroom while giving young children the encouragement and consistency they need to thrive.

Pay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. The role includes health, dental, and vision benefits, Paid time off, training, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience required.
• Toddler 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 communication, organization, and classroom leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom activities and routines
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Create engaging experiences through sensory play, art, music, movement, stories, and language
• Encourage communication, independence, and social-emotional development
• Support diapering, toileting, meals, rest time, and transitions
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate classroom management
• Observe and document children's developmental progress
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA, ECE coursework or degree preferred

Michigan Lead Caregiver requirements met

Strong communication, organization, leadership

Job description

The Learning Experience - Beltline in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Toddler Lead Teacher who can create a structured, engaging classroom while giving young children the encouragement and consistency they need to thrive.

Pay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. The role includes health, dental, and vision benefits, Paid time off, training, and advancement opportunities.