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
Daycare Teacher - Early Childhood Education
The Learning Experience - Jenison, MI
Pay: $17-$19 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
The Learning Experience - Jenison is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Daycare Teacher to join our early childhood education team.
This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to build a rewarding career in early childhood education. You'll work as part of a supportive teaching team while helping children learn, explore, build friendships, and develop new skills each day.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily classroom routines and age-appropriate learning experiences
- Engage children through play, art, stories, music, movement, and hands-on activities
- Encourage language development, independence, creativity, and social-emotional skills
- Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance
- Support meals, rest time, outdoor play, transitions, and other daily routines
- Help prepare classroom activities and learning materials
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and engaging classroom
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators
- Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous daycare, preschool, childcare, or experience working with children preferred
- CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
- Patient, dependable, energetic, and eager to learn
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of $17-$19 per hour
- Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive teaching and leadership team
- Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and other early childhood education roles
Apply today to join The Learning Experience - Jenison and build a career where you can make a difference in children's lives every day.
