Early Childhood Education Teacher

Early Childhood Education Teacher

The Learning Experience – Jenison is looking for a passionate Early Childhood Education Teacher to join our team. This full-time position begins later in the morning and continues through our afternoon and closing routines, making it ideal for educators who prefer a later start while still enjoying the stability and benefits of a full-time Monday–Friday schedule. You'll help create a positive, engaging environment where preschool-aged children build confidence, independence, and the foundational skills they'll carry into kindergarten and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children through engaging classroom activities, learning centers, and daily routines
• Foster language development, early literacy, problem-solving, and social-emotional growth
• Guide children through afternoon instruction, outdoor play, meals, transitions, and end-of-day activities
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
• Build meaningful relationships with children and their families
• Work collaboratively with fellow teachers to provide a consistent, high-quality educational experience
• Ensure compliance with all Michigan childcare licensing and health and safety requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous childcare or early childhood education experience preferred
• Passion for helping young children learn and grow
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Dependable, positive, and nurturing approach
• Must meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay of $16–$18 based on experience
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule with a later morning start
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team
• Employee childcare discount

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.