Lead Teacher - 2-Year-Old ClassroomThe Learning Experience
Job Summary
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 - Beltline
Grand Rapids, MI
Pay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
The Learning Experience - Beltline
Grand Rapids, MI
Pay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
The Learning Experience - Beltline is looking for an experienced Lead Teacher for our 2-Year-Old classroom.
At two, children are building vocabulary, testing their independence, learning classroom routines, and discovering how to navigate friendships and emotions. We're looking for a teacher who understands this unique stage and can turn children's natural curiosity into meaningful learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead an engaging classroom designed for active 2-year-olds
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Provide hands-on experiences through art, sensory play, music, movement, language, and imaginative play
- Encourage communication, self-help skills, and growing independence
- Support children's social-emotional development
- Use positive guidance and consistent classroom expectations
- Support toileting, diapering, meals, rest time, and daily routines
- Observe and document children's development
- Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
- Build positive relationships 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 working 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
- Patient, energetic, dependable, and confident leading 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 a classroom where 2-year-olds can build confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
