Toddler Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience•Byron Center, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Learning Experience is looking for an energetic and nurturing Toddler Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team. Toddlers are constantly exploring, communicating, moving, and discovering new independence. As a Lead Teacher, you’ll create a warm and structured classroom that turns that natural curiosity into meaningful opportunities to learn and grow.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous professional toddler, daycare, preschool, or childcare experience strongly preferred
- Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements
Nice To Haves
- Toddler classroom experience preferred
- Lead Teacher experience is a plus
- CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework preferred
- Strong communication and classroom management skills
- Patient, energetic, dependable, and nurturing
Responsibilities
- Lead daily routines and learning experiences in a Toddler classroom
- Implement The Learning Experience’s proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Create hands-on activities supporting language, movement, creativity, and exploration
- Encourage independence and positive social-emotional development
- Support meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions
- Maintain consistent routines and positive classroom guidance
- Observe developmental progress and support individual milestones
- Communicate regularly with families
- Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom
- Follow Michigan childcare licensing 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
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team
- Opportunities for continued professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
