Assistant Teacher - Daycare & Preschool
Job in
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49528, USA
Listed on 2026-10-08
Listing for:
The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids - Cascade
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-08
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- 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
- Daycare & Preschool
The Learning Experience
- Cascade
Grand Rapids, MI
Pay: $16-$18 per hour, based on experience
Schedule:
Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Looking for a job where your day is filled with little moments that matter?
The Learning Experience
- Cascade is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to work alongside our Lead Teachers and help create positive, engaging classroom experiences for young children.
You don't need to have your entire early childhood career mapped out. If you're dependable, enjoy working with children, and are eager to learn, we'll provide training and opportunities to grow.
Key Responsibilities- Support Lead Teachers with classroom activities and daily routines
- Engage children through stories, art, music, movement, sensory activities, and play
- Assist with meals, rest time, diapering, toileting, and transitions as appropriate
- Encourage positive social interactions and growing independence
- Use positive guidance and age-appropriate classroom management
- Help maintain classroom supervision and required ratios
- Build positive relationships with children and families
- Maintain clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classrooms
- Collaborate with teachers and center leadership
- Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or experience working with children preferred
- Professional early childhood experience is a plus, but not required
- CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
- Willingness to learn and complete required training
- Reliable, positive, patient, and team-oriented
- Must meet Michigan licensing requirements for the position
- $16-$18 per hour, based on experience
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
- Paid time off
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and other early childhood education roles
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