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
Infant Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
The Learning Experience - Cascade
Grand Rapids, MI
Pay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
The Learning Experience - Cascade is looking for an experienced Infant Lead Teacher who understands just how much learning happens during a baby's first years.
From tummy time and sensory exploration to first sounds, movements, and milestones, you'll create a nurturing classroom where infants receive individualized care while being encouraged to explore and develop at their own pace.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily routines and learning experiences of the Infant classroom
- Provide responsive, individualized care based on each child's needs
- Support feeding, diapering, sleep, tummy time, and developmental routines
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Introduce infants to language, music, movement, sensory experiences, and play
- Observe and document developmental milestones
- Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
- Build trusting relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Maintain a clean, safe, nurturing, and organized classroom
- Follow Michigan licensing and center requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience required
- Infant 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
- Nurturing, attentive, dependable, and team-oriented
What We Offer
- $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
- Paid time off
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
If Infant care is where your passion and experience shine, apply today to join The Learning Experience - Cascade.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.