Early Childhood Teacher – 2-Year-Old Classroom
The Learning Experience – Cascade (Grand Rapids, MI)
Pay: $17–$21 per hour, based on experience and credentials
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to lead our 2-year-old classroom.
Two-year-olds are developing language, independence, friendships, and confidence at an incredible pace. We’re looking for an educator who can channel their natural curiosity and energy into meaningful learning experiences while providing the structure and consistency young children need.
What You’ll Do
- Lead a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom for 2-year-olds
- Implement The Learning Experience’s proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Create hands-on experiences through art, music, movement, sensory play, and exploration
- Support language development, independence, and early social skills
- Encourage developing self-help and toileting skills
- Maintain consistent routines and positive classroom guidance
- Observe children’s development and maintain required documentation
- Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Guide and collaborate with classroom support teachers
- Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
What We’re Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous professional daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood experience strongly preferred
- Experience working with toddlers or 2-year-olds preferred
- Lead classroom experience is a plus
- CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework preferred
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Dependable, energetic, nurturing, and team-oriented
- Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
- $17–$21 per hour, based on experience and credentials
- Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive center leadership
- Collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Apply today to join The Learning Experience and help our 2-year-olds build confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
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.
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.