Assistant Teacher - Daycare & PreschoolThe 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
Assistant Teacher - Daycare & Preschool
The Learning Experience - Jenison
Jenison, MI
Pay: $16-$18 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
The Learning Experience - Jenison
Jenison, MI
Pay: $16-$18 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
You don't need years of classroom experience to begin making a difference in early childhood education.
The Learning Experience - Jenison is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to work alongside our experienced Lead Teachers and help create safe, positive, and engaging classroom experiences.
If you're dependable, enjoy working with children, and want an opportunity to learn and grow, this could be a great place to start your early childhood education career.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities and routines
- Engage children through stories, art, sensory play, music, movement, and hands-on experiences
- Assist with meals, rest time, diapering, toileting, and transitions as appropriate
- Encourage children's independence and positive social interactions
- Use positive guidance and age-appropriate classroom management
- Help maintain appropriate supervision and classroom ratios
- Build positive relationships with children and families
- Keep classrooms clean, safe, organized, and welcoming
- Collaborate with teachers and center leadership
- Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or experience working with children preferred
- Professional early childhood experience is a plus, but not required
- CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
- Willingness to learn and complete required training
- Reliable, patient, positive, and team-oriented
- Must meet Michigan licensing requirements for the position
What We Offer
- $16-$18 per hour, based on experience
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
- Paid time off
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and other early childhood education roles
Apply today to join The Learning Experience - Jenison and build your future in early childhood education.
