Learning Care Group·Grand Rapids Charter Township, Michigan
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for following licensing guidelines to ensure the daily care and safety of children. They must also maintain a clean, organized, and interactive classroom environment while effectively communicating with families.
This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.
Love to help! Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child. Maintain a fun, interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
Love to engage! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
Love to learn! Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool and child development topics.
We want energetic, dependable individuals, with a passion for working with children, who have:
The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
Candidates must be energetic, dependable, and passionate about working with children. They are required to meet state or accreditation standards for education and experience and must be capable of engaging in physical activities.
Market context
Assistant teacher roles in Michigan are typically driven by ongoing childcare and early learning staffing needs, especially in licensed centers that must meet state ratios and qualification rules. This role is competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, prior childcare experience, and Michigan licensing compliance, with a CDA preferred; benefits like health, dental, vision, and 401(k) options can help. Review the licensing requirements before applying, and use the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time comparing openings.