Preschool Assistant Teacher
Full Time • Grand Rapids - Cascade
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Preschool Assistant Teacher (Closing Shift)
Location: The Learning Experience – Cascade, MI
Pay: $16–$18 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Location: The Learning Experience – Cascade, MI
Pay: $16–$18 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
The Learning Experience – Cascade is seeking a dependable and caring Preschool Assistant Teacher to support our preschool classroom during the afternoon and closing hours. Our center provides a nurturing, structured daycare and preschool environment where children feel safe, supported, and engaged through the end of their day.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with preschool-aged children and thrives in a team-oriented early childhood setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Lead Preschool Teacher in maintaining a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom
- Assist with daily routines including learning centers, transitions, meals, rest time, and end-of-day activities
- Engage children in play-based learning, early literacy, art, music, and hands-on activities
- Support positive behavior guidance and social-emotional development
- Help prepare the classroom for closing, ensuring cleanliness and organization
- Communicate positively with families during pick-up and through daily updates
- Follow all health, safety, and Michigan childcare licensing requirements
- Collaborate with teachers and leadership to ensure smooth classroom operations during closing hours
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Preschool, daycare, or childcare experience preferred
- CDA or early childhood coursework a plus, not required
- Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
- CPR and First Aid preferred or willingness to obtain
- Reliable, patient, and comfortable working a consistent closing shift
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401k plan
- Paid time off
- Employee childcare discount
- Ongoing training and career growth opportunities
Apply today to support preschoolers in a positive, high-quality learning environment through the end of their day.
Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
The Learning Experience
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.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
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.
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