Preschool Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience • Grand Rapids, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience - Cascade is seeking an experienced Preschool Lead Teacher to create an engaging classroom environment where children can ask questions, try new things, make mistakes, solve problems, and discover what's next. The Lead Teacher will bring the curriculum to life while helping children strengthen their academic, social-emotional, communication, and independence skills, preparing them for their next stage of learning. The role involves leading an engaging and well-organized Preschool classroom, implementing The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum, and supporting early literacy, math, science, language, creativity, and social-emotional development through hands-on learning experiences. Encouraging problem-solving, independence, communication, and collaboration, using positive guidance and effective classroom management, observing and documenting children's progress, guiding Assistant Teachers, and maintaining positive relationships with families are key aspects of the position. The Lead Teacher must also adhere to Michigan licensing and center requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous professional preschool, childcare, or early childhood classroom experience required
• Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as a Lead Caregiver
• Strong classroom leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Preschool teaching experience strongly preferred
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead an engaging and well-organized Preschool classroom
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Support early literacy, math, science, language, creativity, and social-emotional development
• Create hands-on learning experiences based on children's interests and developmental needs
• Encourage problem-solving, independence, communication, and collaboration
• Use positive guidance and effective classroom management
• Observe and document children's progress and development
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers
• Develop positive relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements

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
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED