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Lead Teacher - 2-Year-Old Classroom

$35.36k - $41.6k
Full-time

The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids - Cascade

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

Lead Teacher - 2-Year-Old Classroom
The Learning Experience - Cascade
Grand Rapids, MI
Pay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

If you've worked with 2-year-olds, you already know there is never a boring day.

The Learning Experience - Cascade is looking for an experienced Lead Teacher who can turn their endless curiosity, growing vocabulary, emerging independence, and big personalities into meaningful learning experiences.

You'll provide the consistency and positive guidance children need while creating plenty of opportunities to explore, play, communicate, and build new skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily classroom activities, routines, and learning experiences
  • Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
  • Engage children through sensory play, art, music, movement, stories, language, and imaginative play
  • Encourage communication, independence, and self-help skills
  • Support social-emotional development and positive peer interactions
  • Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate classroom management
  • Support toileting, diapering, meals, rest time, and daily routines
  • Observe and document children's developmental progress
  • Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
  • Build positive partnerships with families
  • Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Previous professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience required
  • Experience with toddlers or 2-year-olds strongly preferred
  • CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred
  • Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as a Lead Caregiver
  • Dependable, patient, energetic, and confident managing a classroom

What We Offer

  • $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
  • Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training and professional development
  • Employee childcare discount
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities

Apply today to lead our 2-Year-Old classroom at The Learning Experience - Cascade.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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