Preschool Lead Teacher
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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
Preschool Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
The Learning Experience - Cascade
Grand Rapids, 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 - Cascade
Grand Rapids, MI
Pay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
The best Preschool classrooms are places where children ask questions, try new things, make mistakes, solve problems, and can't wait to discover what's next.
The Learning Experience - Cascade is seeking an experienced Preschool Lead Teacher to create that kind of classroom every day.
You'll bring our curriculum to life while helping children strengthen the academic, social-emotional, communication, and independence skills that prepare them for their next stage of learning.
Key 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
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous professional preschool, childcare, or early childhood classroom experience required
- Preschool teaching experience strongly preferred
- CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred
- Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as a Lead Caregiver
- Strong classroom leadership, communication, and organizational skills
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 join The Learning Experience - Cascade and lead a Preschool classroom where children are excited to learn.