Job detail
Great Start Readiness Program Lead Teacher
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/24/2026
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Salary
$23 - $25 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing gsrp preschool classroom activities while maintaining a safe and engaging environment. They also manage parent communications, conduct assessments, and ensure compliance with mde guidelines.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development with the appropriate endorsement. Applicants should have six months to one year of childcare experience and the ability to obtain necessary certifications like cpr and first aid.
bachelor degreeCPRRecord keepingFirst aidComputer literacyLesson planningBehavior managementHome visitsChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationParent-teacher communicationSupervision of childrenBrigance assessmentPALS assessment
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