Job Description

Responsive recruiter 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 – Closing Shift Job Title: Assistant Teacher (Closing Shift)

Location: The Learning Experience – Jenison, MI
Pay: $16–$18 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (9:00 AM – 6:30 PM)

Assistant Teacher – Afternoon & Closing Support


The Learning Experience – Jenison is seeking a dependable Assistant Teacher to support classrooms throughout the day while helping maintain a smooth and organized closing routine each evening. This role supports children across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms while ensuring a safe and positive end-of-day experience for families and staff.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with multiple age groups and supporting classroom transitions later in the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily classroom routines and learning activities
• Support afternoon transitions, playground time, and dismissal routines
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
• Provide classroom coverage as needed across age groups
• Support Lead Teachers with classroom preparation and activities
• Communicate professionally with families during pickup times
• Follow Michigan childcare licensing requirements and center policies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior childcare experience preferred
• Comfortable supporting multiple age groups
• Reliable, flexible, and team-oriented
• Must meet Michigan childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay of $16–$18
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee childcare discount

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.