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Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher

1 month ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Full time
Job Title: Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher

The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher to join our team. As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing classroom activities for infant, toddler, and preschool programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and lead daily lesson plans
  • Organize and participate in games and activities
  • Provide weekly lesson plans to parents
  • Provide each participant's parent with information on individual activities on a daily basis
  • Prepare materials for daily activities
  • Maintain records of attendance and arrival and departure times
  • Maintain supervision of children
  • Conduct parent-teacher conferences at least annually
  • Maintain the quality and quantity of supplies, equipment, and materials in the classroom
  • Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior
  • Handle parent concerns

Requirements:

  • Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Infant/Toddler CDA preferred, or proof of current enrollment in CDA or college level Early Childhood Education program required
  • Bachelor's Degree (BA) preferred
  • Six months to one year childcare related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles
  • Ability and desire to work with infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children
  • Working knowledge of computers and experience with a variety of software applications
  • YMCA experience preferred

Benefits:

  • 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
  • 10% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here
  • 403(b) retirement savings account
  • The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. More information can be found here.
  • 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