After-School Program Assistant Teacher — Growth, Fun & Impact

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,953 - 26,188; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Retirement Savings

Paid Sick Time

Professional Growth

EAP

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is hiring for the 2026/2027 school year to provide after school programming at locations throughout Grand Rapids. After School Program Teachers create a safe, reliable, and fun environment, and Assistant Teachers help plan, develop, and implement classroom activities. Schedules vary, but require Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM.

This part-time position up to 25 hours/week includes benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year youth development experience or equivalent education/training/experience.
• Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
• Ability and desire to work with school-age children.

Responsibilities

• Assists Site Coordinator in developing and leading daily lesson plans.
• Prepares materials for daily activities.
• Maintains records of attendance, arrival, and departure times.
• Provides weekly lesson plans to parents.
• Provides each participant’s parent with information on individual activities daily.
• Maintains supervision of children.
• Assists Site Supervisor with parent-teacher conferences as needed.

Skills

Youth development

Lesson planning

Parent communication

Teamwork

Job description

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is hiring for the 2026/2027 school year to provide after school programming at locations throughout Grand Rapids. After School Program Teachers create a safe, reliable, and fun environment, and Assistant Teachers help plan, develop, and implement classroom activities. Schedules vary, but require Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM.

This part-time position up to 25 hours/week includes benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive community.