Toddler Lead Teacher
About The Position
The Learning Experience - Jenison is hiring an experienced Toddler Lead Teacher to turn natural curiosity into engaging learning experiences while providing the consistency and positive guidance young children need. This role involves leading daily Toddler classroom activities and routines, implementing The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum, and engaging children through various activities like sensory play, art, music, movement, stories, language, and hands-on exploration. The position also requires supporting children's basic needs such as diapering, toileting, meals, and rest time, observing and documenting developmental progress, guiding Assistant Teachers, building positive relationships with families, and maintaining a safe and organized classroom environment in compliance with Michigan licensing and center requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience required
- Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as a Lead Caregiver
- Patient, energetic, organized, and dependable
Nice To Haves
- Toddler classroom experience strongly preferred
- CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead daily Toddler classroom activities and routines
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Engage children through sensory play, art, music, movement, stories, language, and hands-on exploration
- Encourage communication, independence, and positive social interactions
- Support diapering, toileting, meals, rest time, and transitions
- Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate classroom management
- Observe and document children's developmental progress
- Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
- Build positive relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging 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
- Employee childcare discount
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
