Assistant Teacher

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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

Assistant Teacher- Daycare & Preschool

The Learning Experience- Beltline

Grand Rapids, MI

Pay: $16-$18 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Want to work with children and build experience in early childhood education?

The Learning Experience- Beltline is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to join our classroom team. You'll work alongside experienced teachers, participate in hands-on learning activities, and help create a positive environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to come to school.

Previous professional classroom experience is a plus, but we're also interested in dependable, enthusiastic candidates who are ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teachers with classroom activities and daily routines
• Engage children through stories, art, music, movement, sensory experiences, and play
• Support meals, rest time, diapering, toileting, and transitions as appropriate
• Encourage positive interactions and growing independence
• Use positive guidance and age-appropriate classroom management
• Help maintain appropriate supervision and classroom ratios
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Keep classrooms clean, safe, organized, and welcoming
• Collaborate with teachers and center leadership
• Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or experience working with children preferred
• Professional early childhood experience is a plus, but not required
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
• Willingness to complete required training
• Reliable, patient, positive, and team-oriented
• Must meet Michigan licensing requirements for the position

What We Offer

• $16-$18 per hour, based on experience
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and other early childhood education roles

Apply today to join The Learning Experience- Beltline and grow your early childhood education career with us.

Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.

The Learning Experience- Grand Rapids- Beltline

The Learning Experience

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.