Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids - Beltline•Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI

23h•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Previous professional daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood experience required
Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements
Patient, dependable, energetic, and team-oriented

Nice To Haves

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

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