Early Learning Lead Teacher

Job overview

The Early Learning Lead Teacher role is onsite in Grand Rapids, MI, with pay of $17.09–$21.36 per hour. The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids’ new Central Station Early Childhood Center is designed to provide accessible early care and education and wraparound support for families and the community. The teacher plans and leads classroom learning and activities, supervises children, and communicates with parents to support children’s development and the center’s daily program. The position requires full-time, Monday–Friday availability and may include early-morning responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Plan and lead daily lesson plans
• organize and participate in games and activities
• provide weekly lesson plans and daily activity information to parents
• prepare activity materials
• maintain attendance and arrival/departure records
• supervise children
• conduct parent-teacher conferences at least annually
• maintain classroom supplies and equipment
• address parent concerns and support behavior management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early learning lead teacher

grand rapids mi

ymca of greater grand rapids

early childhood education

lead teacher

wobbler classroom

infant care

toddler care

preschool

monday–friday

full-time

$17.09–$21.36/hr

cpr certification

first aid certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free YMCA family membership
• 50% childcare discount except infant room
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA contributions up to $1,040 annually
• PTO, paid holidays and parental leave
• retirement contribution and 403(b)
• disability and life insurance
• optional insurance
• pay on demand
• professional development
• PSLF eligibility
• EAP.

Why this role

Free YMCA family membership; 50% childcare discount except infant room; medical coverage with plan options up to 93% employer-paid; dental and vision options; employer HSA contributions up to $1,040 annually; three weeks of PTO starting, nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, retirement contribution and 403(b), disability and life insurance, optional insurance, pay on demand, professional development, PSLF eligibility, and EAP.

About the employer

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