Before and After School Program Assistant Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Individual Membership

Retirement Savings with employer contribution

Paid Sick Time

Access to ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking Before and After School Program Teachers to create a safe and fun atmosphere for children. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, maintaining attendance records, and supervising children.

This part-time position offers a pay range of $15.21 - $19.01 per hour with benefits like a free YMCA membership and paid sick leave.

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

• Assist Site Coordinator in developing daily lesson plans.
• Prepare materials for daily activities.
• Maintain records of attendance, arrival, and departure times.
• Supervise children effectively.
• Assist with parent-teacher conferences as needed.

Skills

Youth development experience

Ability to work with school-age children

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Description: This position offers a $2/hour shift premium for staff who work both before school program hours and after school program hours in the same day.

Position Summary

Before and After School Program Teachers provide a reliable, safe, and fun environment for children to prepare for their school day and unwind from it. Assistant Teachers will assist in the planning, developing, and implementing of classroom activities for programs.

Schedules

Schedules vary, but require Monday - Friday availability, 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM and/or 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

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

Essential Functions

• 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

Note: This description includes duties deemed necessary for the smooth operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association.

Compensation

$15.21 - $19.01; Non-Exempt, Part-time (up to 25 hours/week)

Shift premium: This position offers a $2/hour shift premium for staff who work both before school program hours and after school program hours in the same day.

Benefits

• Free YMCA Individual Membership – Enjoy full access to facilities.
• Retirement Savings – 12% employer retirement contribution, no match requirement (upon eligibility) and a 403(b) savings plan.
• Paid Sick Time – Earn paid sick leave so you can focus on feeling your best when it matters most.
• Professional Growth – Access to ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential resources and counseling for you and your family.

Requirements

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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification required within the first 60 days
• First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
• AED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 days
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)

Work Environment and Travel

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel: 0 - 5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.