Part-Time After-School Program Assistant & Activity Lead

Grymca; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Individual Membership

Retirement Savings – 12% employer plan

Paid Sick Time

Professional Growth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association is hiring for the 2026/2027 school year to support after school programming at off-site school locations around Grand Rapids. As an After School Program Teacher, you will help create a safe, engaging environment and assist in planning and implementing activities for groups of children.

Positions are part-time, with hours 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. A focus on safety and leadership supports youth development, and benefits include membership

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.

Skills

Youth development experience

Job description

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association is hiring for the 2026/2027 school year to support after school programming at off-site school locations around Grand Rapids. As an After School Program Teacher, you will help create a safe, engaging environment and assist in planning and implementing activities for groups of children.

Positions are part-time, with hours 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. A focus on safety and leadership supports youth development, and benefits include membership