Preschool Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience • Byron Center, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience - Byron Center is seeking an experienced Preschool Lead Teacher who can turn children's questions, creativity, and curiosity into meaningful learning experiences. You'll lead a classroom where children build the academic, social-emotional, communication, and independence skills that prepare them for their next big steps. At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff. At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

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 organized Preschool classroom
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Create learning experiences that support early literacy, math, science, language, creativity, and social-emotional development
• Encourage problem-solving, independence, communication, and collaboration
• Use positive guidance and effective classroom management
• Observe and document children's developmental and learning progress
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment
• 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