Assistant Teacher

Job Description

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

Assistant Teacher – Daycare & Preschool
Location: The Learning Experience – Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI
Pay: $16–$18 per hour, based on experience and credentials
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

The Learning Experience – Beltline is seeking a dependable and caring Assistant Teacher to support our early childhood classrooms.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with different age groups and being part of a collaborative teaching team. You’ll provide classroom and break coverage throughout the day while helping our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool teachers create safe, engaging environments where children can learn, play, and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms based on daily needs 
• Assist Lead Teachers with learning activities, classroom routines, and transitions 
• Engage children through play, art, music, movement, sensory activities, and outdoor experiences 
• Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, and other daily routines 
• Provide classroom and teacher break coverage while maintaining required ratios 
• Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance 
• Help prepare classroom materials and learning activities 
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized classroom environments 
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and teaching teams 
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required 
• Previous daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood experience preferred 
• Comfortable working with multiple age groups and classrooms 
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus 
• Reliable, flexible, energetic, and team-oriented 
• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements 

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $16–$18 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 to grow into Lead Teacher and other early childhood education roles 

Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Beltline and become an important part of a teaching team dedicated to creating positive early learning experiences for children every day.