Early Learning Lead Teacher

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids•Grand Rapids, MI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at the new Grand Rapids Central Station Early Childhood Center, located within The Rapid Central Station, creating an environment to meet families where they live. The center prioritizes delivering accessible, affordable early care and education to children and wraparound services to whole families and the broader community at an intersection of transportation and childcare needs. Classrooms are scheduled to open in Fall 2026, with opportunities for employment beginning as early as this summer. The Lead Teacher is responsible for the planning, developing, and implementation of Wobbler classroom activities. This position requires face-to-face leadership in this program and may involve early morning responsibilities. Full-time, Monday - Friday availability required. Openings for infant - early preschool classrooms available.

Requirements

Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA required
Six months to one year childcare related 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
Blood Borne Pathogen training
CPR Certification required within the first 60 days
First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
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Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree (BA) preferred
YMCA experience preferred

Responsibilities

Plans and leads daily lesson plans
Organizes and participates in games and activities
Provides weekly lesson plans to parents
Provides each participant’s parent with information on individual activities on a daily basis
Prepares materials for daily activities
Maintains records of attendance and arrival and departure times
Maintains supervision of children
Conducts parent-teacher conferences at least annually
Maintains the quality and quantity of supplies, equipment, and materials in the classroom
Disciplines children and recommends or initiates other measures to control behavior
Handles parent concerns
Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids