Childcare Assistant Teacher - Closing Shift

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 Childcare Assistant Teacher (Closing Shift) - Daycare & Preschool Location: The Learning Experience - Clarkston, MI Pay: $16-$18 per hour Schedule: Full-Time | Closing Shift (9:00 AM-6:00 PM or 9:30 AM-6:30 PM) The Learning Experience - Clarkston is seeking a dependable and caring Childcare Assistant Teacher to support our classrooms during the afternoon and closing hours. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and wants variety in their day. Our daycare and preschool offers a supportive, team-focused environment with training, growth opportunities, and strong leadership support. What You'll Do * Assist Lead Teachers in maintaining safe, nurturing, and engaging classrooms * Support daily routines including meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, transitions, and play * Work with different age groups (infant, toddler, preschool) as needed * Engage children in play-based learning, sensory activities, music, and early literacy * Help keep classrooms clean, organized, and ready for the next day * Greet families during afternoon pickup and support smooth end-of-day transitions * Follow all Michigan childcare licensing and safety standards Qualifications * High school diploma or GED required * Childcare, daycare, or preschool experience preferred * CDA or ECE coursework is a plus (not required) * Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) * CPR/First Aid preferred (or willingness to obtain) * Reliable, flexible, and comfortable working a closing shift Why You'll Love Working Here * Competitive pay: $16-$18/hr * Paid training and professional development * Employee childcare discount * Health, dental, vision, and 401K options for eligible employees * Supportive, positive team environment Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour 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. The Learning Experience - Clarkston 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.

Created: 2026-04-15