Early Learning Assistant Teacher — Child Development Center

Job overview

The Early Learning Assistant Teacher — Child Development Center role is onsite in Wyoming, MI. The stated pay range is $15.21–$19.01 per hour. The position is with the SpartanNash YMCA Child Development Center, part of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids. The assistant teacher helps plan and lead classroom activities, engages with children, and supports communication with parents and the teaching team. The role contributes to children’s daily learning and care through classroom supervision, activity preparation, and attendance records.

What you'll do

• Assist the Site Coordinator or Supervisor with daily lesson plans
• engage with children in the classroom
• communicate with parents
• prepare activity materials
• maintain attendance and arrival/departure records
• supervise children
• assist with parent-teacher conferences as needed
• communicate with the classroom teaching team. Local travel of 0–5% within Michigan is listed, with occasional out-of-state travel potentially required for conferences or training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

early learning assistant teacher

child development center

classroom activities

child supervision

parent communication

wyoming mi

ymca of greater grand rapids

$15.21–$19.01/hour

free ymca membership

paid sick time

403(b)

local travel 0–5%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Part-time: free YMCA individual membership, 12% employer retirement contribution upon eligibility and 403(b) plan, paid sick time, professional growth, and employee assistance program.
• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, paid holidays, paid parental leave, retirement savings, and more.

Why this role

Part-time benefits include a free YMCA individual membership, retirement contribution and 403(b), paid sick time, professional development, and an employee assistance program. Full-time benefits are also described in the posting.

About the employer

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.