Preschool Assistant Teacher

Grymca; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Individual Membership

Retirement Savings

Paid Sick Time

Professional Growth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association is seeking a GRSEPN Assistant Teacher for a grant-funded three-year-old preschool program. The on-site role runs 10 AM–3 PM, Monday through Friday, with float duties across classrooms to cover breaks and staff call-outs.

Responsibilities include planning, engaging children, communicating with parents, and supporting the teaching team. Certification and background checks are required; benefits for part-time staff are provided.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or CDA and at least one year childcare center related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
• Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
• Ability and desire to work with and care for infants, toddlers, and preschool children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and leading daily lesson plans.
• Actively engages with children in the classroom.
• Assist with daily parent communication.
• Prepares materials for daily activity.
• Maintains records of attendance, arrival, and departure times.
• Maintains supervision of children.
• Assist with parent-teacher conferences as needed.
• Efficiently communicates with classroom teaching team.

Skills

Childcare experience

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Associate's degree or CDA

Job description

The Grand Rapids Southeast Promise Neighborhood (GRSEPN) Assistant Teacher position is a grant funded program focused on three year old preschool.

POSITION SUMMARY

The GRSEPN Assistant Teacher will assist in the planning, developing, and implementing of classroom activities for 3-year-old preschool programs. This position requires on site, face-to-face leadership between 10 AM - 3 PM, Monday through Friday. The Assistant Teacher will serve as a float teacher, providing support across multiple classrooms as needed. Responsibilities include providing break coverage, supporting teacher planning time, and assisting with classroom coverage during staff call-outs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists Site Coordinator/Supervisor in developing and leading daily lesson plans
• Actively engages with children in the classroom
• Assists with daily parent communication
• Prepares materials for daily activity
• Maintains records of attendance, arrival, and departure times
• Maintains supervision of children
• Assists Site Supervisor with parent-teacher conferences as needed
• Efficiently communicates with classroom teaching team

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

COMPENSATION

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

PART-TIME 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree or CDA and at least one year childcare center related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Ability and desire to work with and care for infants, toddler, and preschool children.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• CPR Certification required within the first 60 days
• First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
• Fingerprinting
• DHS clearance

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.