Preschool Lead Teacher
- Canton, MI, United States
$17 to $20 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $17 to $20 USD / hour
- Education
- High school diploma
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Preschool Lead Teacher – Early Childhood Education The Learning Experience – Canton, MI
Pay: $17–$20 per hour, based on experience and credentials Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
The Learning Experience – Canton is hiring a passionate Preschool Lead Teacher to create a classroom where children are excited to learn, explore, create, and grow.
As a Lead Teacher, you’ll take ownership of your classroom while helping preschoolers strengthen their early academic skills, independence, confidence, and friendships in preparation for kindergarten and beyond.
What You’ll Do
- Lead a positive, structured, and engaging Preschool classroom
- Implement The Learning Experience’s proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Create hands-on experiences supporting early literacy, math, science, creativity, and social-emotional learning
- Encourage independence, communication, problem-solving, and kindergarten-readiness skills
- Maintain consistent routines and positive classroom guidance
- Observe children’s development and maintain classroom documentation
- Build meaningful relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom
- Follow Michigan childcare licensing requirements
What We’re Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous professional preschool or early childhood teaching experience strongly preferred
- Lead Teacher experience preferred
- CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related credentials are a plus
- Strong classroom leadership and communication skills
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
- $17–$20 per hour
- Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Curriculum, classroom resources, and leadership support
- Opportunities for continued career growth and advancement
Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Canton and help preschoolers build the confidence, curiosity, and foundational skills they need to thrive.
More about this job
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Documentation
- Child care
- Teaching
- Certified dental assistant
- Leadership