Job detail
Great Start Readiness Program Associate Teacher
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/24/2026
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Salary
$17 - $19 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The associate teacher assists the lead teacher in developing and implementing daily preschool lesson plans and classroom activities. They are responsible for maintaining child supervision, managing classroom records, and facilitating effective communication with parents and the teaching team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a degree in early childhood education or a child development associate (Cda) credential. At least six months to one year of childcare experience is required, along with the ability to obtain necessary certifications like cpr and first aid.
associate degreeprofessional certificateCPRRecord keepingFirst aidComputer literacyTeam collaborationLesson planningParent communicationClassroom managementChild supervisionEarly childhood education
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Loan forgiveness
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Pet insurance
- Health savings account
- Accident insurance
- Professional growth
- Legal insurance
- Retirement savings
- Hospital insurance
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Pay on demand
- Paid disability leave
- Free YMCA family membership
- 50% childcare discount