Assistant Teacher
Full Time • Grand Rapids - Beltline
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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
Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Education)
Location: The Learning Experience – Beltline (Grand Rapids, MI)
Pay: $16–$18 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Location: The Learning Experience – Beltline (Grand Rapids, MI)
Pay: $16–$18 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
About The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, our classrooms are joyful, structured environments where children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. Assistant Teachers play an important role in supporting our L.E.A.P. curriculum and helping maintain a warm, engaging experience for children and families.
Position Overview
The Learning Experience – Beltline is seeking a caring and dependable Assistant Teacher to support infant, toddler, or preschool classrooms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to grow in early childhood education.
Responsibilities
- Support Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities and routines
- Assist with play-based learning experiences aligned with the L.E.A.P. curriculum
- Help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
- Support children during meals, transitions, toileting, and rest time
- Encourage positive behavior and social development
- Communicate professionally with families and team members
- Maintain compliance with Michigan childcare licensing standards
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Childcare, daycare, or preschool experience preferred
- Early Childhood Education coursework or CDA a plus
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices preferred
- Must meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience – Beltline and help create a classroom where children feel supported, engaged, and excited to learn each 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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Living TLE®’s mission and values every day
Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve.We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.
TLE® Center job opportunities
The enthusiasm, commitment and care from our people is what makes TLE® the best place to work in early childhood education. Your talents will shine in our Centers. They’re great places to pursue your passion for teaching, daycare and providing quality early childhood education.
See for yourself what makes TLE® Centers special
Step inside a TLE Center and see how we’ve designed and built every classroom to ensure our little learners and staff are safe and supported.