Lead Teacher- 2-Year-Old ClassroomThe Learning Experience- BeltlineGrand Rapids, MIPay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualificationsSchedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
The Learning Experience- Beltline is looking for an experienced Lead Teacher for our 2-Year-Old classroom.
At two, children are building vocabulary, testing their independence, learning classroom routines, and discovering how to navigate friendships and emotions. We're looking for a teacher who understands this unique stage and can turn children's natural curiosity into meaningful learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead an engaging classroom designed for active 2-year-olds
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Provide hands-on experiences through art, sensory play, music, movement, language, and imaginative play
- Encourage communication, self-help skills, and growing independence
- Support children's social-emotional development
- Use positive guidance and consistent classroom expectations
- Support toileting, diapering, meals, rest time, and daily routines
- Observe and document children's development
- Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
- Build positive relationships with families
- Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience required
- Experience working 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
- Patient, energetic, dependable, and confident leading 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 2-year-olds can 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.