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 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.
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.