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 - Early Childhood Education Location: The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids Beltline, MI Pay: $17-$21 per hour, based on experience and credentials Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids Beltline is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lead Teacher to lead one of our early childhood classrooms serving 2-year-old children.

This is a wonderful age for an educator who loves curiosity, growing independence, emerging language, and big personalities. You'll create an engaging classroom where children learn through play, exploration, movement, and meaningful daily experiences while developing important social-emotional and early learning skills.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily classroom routines and age-appropriate learning activities

Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum

Create engaging experiences through art, music, movement, sensory play, language, and hands-on exploration

Support emerging language, independence, self-help skills, and social-emotional development

Use positive guidance to help children navigate emotions, friendships, and classroom routines

Observe children's development and maintain required classroom documentation

Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers and classroom support staff

Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families

Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and engaging classroom

Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Previous professional daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood experience required

Lead Teacher or classroom leadership experience preferred

Experience working with toddlers or 2-year-olds is a plus

CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework strongly preferred

Strong classroom management and communication skills

Patient, dependable, energetic, and team-oriented

Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

Competitive pay of $17-$20 per hour

Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule

Paid training and professional development

Employee childcare discount

Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Apply today to join The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids Beltline and lead a classroom where young children build confidence, independence, friendships, and a lifelong love of learning.

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.