GRCES Kids Care Staff - Lead Teachers for 26–27 school year

Grand Rapids Christian Schools; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local Christian school in Grand Rapids is seeking Lead Teachers for its Kids Care Program for the 2026–27 school year. This part-time role involves providing safe and active supervision of children, planning educational activities, and engaging with parents. Candidates should be at least 19 years old, possess a high school diploma, and ideally be pursuing a degree in a child-related field. CPR certification and passing a background check are required for the position.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• CPR/First Aid Certified, can be completed after employment.
• Complete and pass the state-required background check.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (can be completed after employment).
• Complete and pass the state-required background check.
• Complete required trainings, if offered the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment and active supervision for students by following all licensing guidelines.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver activities with children.
• Communicate with parents regarding students' progress.
• Communicate with parents.
• Coordinate with Kids Care team members

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to communicate with parents

Active supervision skills

Education

High school graduate

Working towards degree in a child-related field

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

GRCES Kids Care Staff - Lead Teachers for 26–27 school year

Mar 3 2026

POSITION TITLE: Kids Care Staff - Lead Teachers for 26–27 school year

BUILDING: Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School (GRCES) - Evergreen and Iroquois Campuses

SCHEDULE: Part-time school-year, hourly position

REPORTS TO: Early Learning Center Program Administrator(Evergreen Campus), Preschool Program Administrator (Iroquois Campus)

COORDINATES WITH: Kids Care Coordinator (Evergreen Campus), Preschool Administrative Assistant (Iroquois Campus)

POSITION SUMMARY

Both the Evergreen and Iroquois Campuses of GRCES are seeking new Lead Teachers in our Kids Care Program. Kids Care is a licensed child care program at Grand Rapids Christian Elementary that provides quality before and after-school care for our families during the school year. Applicants must meet licensing requirements and possess a deep commitment to Christian education.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide a safe environment and active supervision for students by following all licensing guidelines

Plan, prepare, deliver, and participate in games, crafts, and activities with children

Clean and organize the daily learning spaces

Communicate with parents

Coordinate with Kids Care team members

REQUIREMENTS

High school graduate (or GED) and at least 19 years of age

Experience working with children

Preferred to have or is working toward a degree in a child-related field, or have an Early Childhood Credential

CPR/First Aid Certified, can be completed after employment

Complete and pass the state-required background check

Complete required, on-going trainings, if offered the position

Be able to sit on the floor with children and move around for long periods of time

Applicants should send a letter of interest via email to:

• Tara Udeh ([e-mail]), Early Learning Center Program Administrator, Evergreen Campus