Lead Teacher

About the role

Early Learning Company operates two childcare brands: Huntey's Clubhouse and Gro Childcare Academy. Founded in 1995, Huntey's Clubhouse grew from a single center into what is now Early Learning Company, an organization dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and care across multiple locations. From the beginning, our mission has centered on delivering safe, nurturing, and enriching environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Today, that commitment continues to guide our work as we support children, families, and team members through strong standards, professional practices, and a shared focus on quality early learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor assistant teachers and classroom aides.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with the center's educational philosophy.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can explore and learn.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians to share children's developmental progress and achievements.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure consistent implementation of curriculum goals and classroom management strategies.
• Hold all licensing and state standards, ensuring that the classroom remains compliant with regulations.
• Participate actively in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practices and classroom management skills.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 19 years of age and meet Michigan Child Care Licensing qualifications for the position.
• Candidates Must Meet One Of The Following Pathways:
  • Pathway 1: High school diploma or equivalent 1 year (1,920 hours) of experience working in a licensed child care setting OR possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential AND MiRegistry-approved training, including: 3 hours in Program Management, Observation/Documentation/Assessment, and Teaching & Learning 6 hours in one or more of the following: Interactions and Guidance Challenging Behaviors Trauma-Informed Practices
  • Pathway 2: High school diploma or equivalent 6 months (960 hours) of experience working in a licensed child care setting AND 6 semester hours, 9 CEUs, or 90 clock hours of coursework in: Early Childhood Education Child Development Child Care Administration A child-related field

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance and other supplemental insurance options
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays)
• Health and Wellness Programs, including counseling services and a free streaming workout subscription
• 50% childcare tuition discount for employees or with participation in the TriShare program, employee parents pay 33% of tuition
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• A fun, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• And best of all…a fun-filled family atmosphere where every day brings an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families!

Schedule

Scheduled working hours: 6AM-2PM, Monday through Friday. No nights (outside of one monthly staff meeting after hours), weekends, or holidays.