Early Learning Educator

5 days ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Full time

Job Overview

The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking a qualified Early Learning Assistant Teacher to join our team. As an essential member of our childcare staff, you will assist in the planning, development, and implementation of classroom activities for programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Assists Lead Teacher in developing and leading daily lesson plans
  • Actively engages with children in the classroom
  • Assists with daily parent communication
  • Prepares materials for daily activity
  • Maintains records of attendance, arrival, and departure times
  • Maintains supervision of children
  • Assists Site Supervisor with parent-teacher conferences as needed
  • Efficiently communicates with classroom teaching team

Requirements:

  • Associate's degree or CDA preferred; three to six months childcare related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred
  • Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles
  • Ability and desire to work with and care for infants, toddler, and preschool children

Salary & Benefits:

$14.62 - $18.28 per hour; Non-Exempt, Full Time (40 hours/week)

Benefits Include:

  • Free YMCA Family Membership and program discounts
  • 50% discount off the regular rate for each child registered in a YMCA childcare program
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off, beginning at 3 weeks per year
  • 9 Paid Holidays per year
  • 12% retirement contribution upon eligibility
  • 403(b) retirement savings account
  • The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Long term disability, basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family
  • Community Discounts, and more


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