Before & After School Program Assistant — Flexible Hours

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Retirement Savings

Paid Sick Time

Professional Growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids in Caledonia, Michigan, is seeking an Assistant Teacher for the Before and After School Program. The role involves supporting in planning, developing, and implementing classroom activities for school-age children, with schedules Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–9:00 AM and/or 2:15 PM–6:00 PM.

The position offers a $2/hour shift premium for staff who work both before and after school hours in the same day and pays $15.21–$19.01 per hour, up to 25 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year youth development related 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 on a daily basis.
• Maintains supervision of children.
• Assists Site Supervisor with parent-teacher conferences as needed.
• Maintains the quality and quantity of supplies, equipment, and materials in the classroom.

Skills

Youth development experience

Interacting with diverse groups

School age children

Education

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED-Oxygen Certification

Job description

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids in Caledonia, Michigan, is seeking an Assistant Teacher for the Before and After School Program. The role involves supporting in planning, developing, and implementing classroom activities for school-age children, with schedules Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–9:00 AM and/or 2:15 PM–6:00 PM.

The position offers a $2/hour shift premium for staff who work both before and after school hours in the same day and pays $15.21–$19.01 per hour, up to 25 hours/week.