Before & After School Program Assistant — Flexible Hours + $2 Shift Premium

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Retirement Savings

Paid Sick Time

Professional Growth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Lowell, Michigan is seeking an enthusiastic Before and After School Program Assistant Teacher to support safe, engaging activities for school-age children in before- and after-school programs.

Responsibilities include assisting in lesson planning, preparing materials, maintaining attendance records, communicating with families, supervising children, and supporting site staff.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Youth development experience

Interpersonal skills

Work with school age children

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Lowell, Michigan is seeking an enthusiastic Before and After School Program Assistant Teacher to support safe, engaging activities for school-age children in before- and after-school programs.

Responsibilities include assisting in lesson planning, preparing materials, maintaining attendance records, communicating with families, supervising children, and supporting site staff.