Daycare Teacher

Daycare Teacher - Early Childhood Education The Learning Experience - Jenison, MI Pay: $17-$19 per hour, based on experience Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday The Learning Experience - Jenison is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Daycare Teacher to join our early childhood education team. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to build a rewarding career in early childhood education. You'll work as part of a supportive teaching team while helping children learn, explore, build friendships, and develop new skills each day. Key Responsibilities Support daily classroom routines and age-appropriate learning experiences Engage children through play, art, stories, music, movement, and hands-on activities Encourage language development, independence, creativity, and social-emotional skills Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance Support meals, rest time, outdoor play, transitions, and other daily routines Help prepare classroom activities and learning materials Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and engaging classroom Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements Qualifications High school diploma or GED required Previous daycare, preschool, childcare, or experience working with children preferred CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus Patient, dependable, energetic, and eager to learn Strong communication and teamwork skills Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements What We Offer Competitive pay of $17-$19 per hour Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule Paid training and professional development Employee childcare discount Supportive teaching and leadership team Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and other early childhood education roles 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Learning Experience - Jenison