After-School Lead Teacher: Plan, Play & Grow

Grymca; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 23,543 - 29,425; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Individual Membership

Retirement Savings – 12% employer plan

Paid Sick Time

Professional Growth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association is seeking an After School Program Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging environment and to plan and implement activities for school-age children after school.

The role requires weekday availability from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with responsibilities including lesson planning, activity leadership, and parent communications at off-site school locations in the Grand Rapids area.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent in a youth development related field.
• Six months to one year youth development related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.

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
• Performs any other functions deemed to be necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association

Education

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent

Job description

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association is seeking an After School Program Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging environment and to plan and implement activities for school-age children after school.

The role requires weekday availability from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with responsibilities including lesson planning, activity leadership, and parent communications at off-site school locations in the Grand Rapids area.