Preschool Lead Teacher

Preschool Lead Teacher – Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience – Canton, MI Pay: $17–$20 per hour, based on experience and credentials Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

The Learning Experience – Canton is hiring a passionate Preschool Lead Teacher to create a classroom where children are excited to learn, explore, create, and grow. As a Lead Teacher, you'll take ownership of your classroom while helping preschoolers strengthen their early academic skills, independence, confidence, and friendships in preparation for kindergarten and beyond.

What You'll Do

• Lead a positive, structured, and engaging Preschool classroom
• Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Create hands-on experiences supporting early literacy, math, science, creativity, and social-emotional learning
• Encourage independence, communication, problem-solving, and kindergarten-readiness skills
• Maintain consistent routines and positive classroom guidance
• Observe children's development and maintain classroom documentation
• Build meaningful relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing requirements

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous professional preschool or early childhood teaching experience strongly preferred
• Lead Teacher experience preferred
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related credentials are a plus
• Strong classroom leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• $17–$20 per hour
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Curriculum, classroom resources, and leadership support
• Opportunities for continued career growth and advancement

Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Canton and help preschoolers build the confidence, curiosity, and foundational skills they need to thrive.

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.

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.