Lead Teacher - 2-Year-Old Classroom
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Description
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
Lead Teacher - 2-Year-Old Classroom
The Learning Experience - Byron Center, MI
Pay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
The Learning Experience - Byron Center, MI
Pay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Two-year-olds have big personalities, rapidly growing language skills, emerging independence, and endless curiosity. The Learning Experience - Byron Center is looking for an experienced Lead Teacher who knows how to channel all of that energy into learning.
You'll lead our 2-Year-Old classroom, creating consistent routines and engaging experiences while helping children develop communication, independence, friendships, and confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily classroom routines and learning experiences
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Create hands-on experiences through art, sensory play, music, movement, language, and imaginative play
- Encourage emerging independence and self-help skills
- Support language and social-emotional development
- Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate classroom management
- Support toileting, diapering, meals, rest time, and daily routines
- Observe and document children's progress
- Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
- Build strong relationships with children and families
- Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience required
- Experience with toddlers or 2-year-olds strongly preferred
- CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred
- Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as a Lead Caregiver
- Reliable, energetic, patient, and confident managing a classroom
What We Offer
- $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
- Paid time off
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
Apply today to lead a classroom where our 2-year-olds can explore, learn, and build confidence every day.