Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Listed on 2026-08-29
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Assistant Teacher – Early Childhood Education
The Learning Experience – Grand Rapids Beltline is seeking a caring and reliable Assistant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to grow their experience in a supportive preschool and childcare environment. You'll work alongside Lead Teachers to create engaging classrooms where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.
What You'll Do
- Support Lead Teachers with daily classroom routines and learning activities
- Engage children through play, art, music, sensory experiences, and hands-on learning
- Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions
- Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom
- Encourage children's independence and social-emotional development
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow teachers
- Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood experience preferred
- CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
- Dependable, patient, nurturing, and team-oriented
- Must meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
- $16–$18 per hour
- Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to advance into Lead Teacher positions
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.
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