Infant Lead Teacher- Early Childhood EducationThe Learning Experience- CascadeGrand Rapids, MIPay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualificationsSchedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
The Learning Experience- Cascade is looking for an experienced Infant Lead Teacher who understands just how much learning happens during a baby's first years.
From tummy time and sensory exploration to first sounds, movements, and milestones, you'll create a nurturing classroom where infants receive individualized care while being encouraged to explore and develop at their own pace.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily routines and learning experiences of the Infant classroom
- Provide responsive, individualized care based on each child's needs
- Support feeding, diapering, sleep, tummy time, and developmental routines
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Introduce infants to language, music, movement, sensory experiences, and play
- Observe and document developmental milestones
- Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
- Build trusting relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Maintain a clean, safe, nurturing, and organized classroom
- Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience required
- Infant classroom experience strongly preferred
- CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred
- Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as a Lead Caregiver
- Nurturing, attentive, dependable, and team-oriented
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
If Infant care is where your passion and experience shine, apply today to join The Learning Experience- Cascade.
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.