Toddler Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

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

Toddler Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
The Learning Experience - South Lyon Area, MI
Pay: $18-$21 per hour, based on experience and qualifications 
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Big curiosity. Growing independence. New words, new friendships, and exciting discoveries every day.

The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced Toddler Lead Teacher to create an engaging classroom where young children can explore, communicate, and develop confidence through hands-on learning and play.

We are connecting with qualified early childhood educators interested in opportunities at our South Lyon-area childcare centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily Toddler classroom activities and routines
  
  
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
  
  
• Engage children through sensory play, art, music, movement, stories, and language
  
  
• Encourage communication, independence, and positive social interactions
  
  
• Support diapering, toileting, meals, rest time, and classroom transitions
  
  
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate classroom management
  
  
• Observe and document children's developmental progress
  
  
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
  
  
• Build positive relationships and communicate regularly with families
  
  
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom
  
  
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing requirements
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
  
  
• Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood classroom experience required
  
  
• Toddler classroom experience strongly preferred
  
  
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, degree, or other qualifying credential preferred
  
  
• Must meet Michigan requirements to serve as a Lead Caregiver
  
  
• Patient, energetic, dependable, and confident leading a classroom
  
  

What We Offer

• $18-$21 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
  
  
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
  
  
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
  
  
• 401(k) with available company match
  
  
• Paid time off
  
  
• Paid training and professional development
  
  
• Employee childcare discount
  
  
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
  
  

Apply today to explore a Toddler Lead Teacher opportunity with The Learning Experience in the South Lyon area. We look forward to learning about your experience and which location would be the best fit.