Job detail
Early Learning Assistant Teacher
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
FULL_TIME, PART_TIME
Posted 4/24/2026
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Salary
$15 - $19 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The early learning assistant teacher assists in developing and implementing daily lesson plans while actively engaging with children in the classroom. They also maintain classroom records, assist with parent communication, and support the site supervisor in daily operations.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have an associate's degree or cda, though three to six months of childcare experience is also acceptable. Applicants must be able to obtain cpr and first aid certifications and pass a criminal background check.
associate degreeprofessional certificateCPRRecord keepingFirst aidTeam collaborationLesson planningParent communicationChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationBlood borne pathogen safetySupervision of children
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Loan forgiveness
- Life insurance
- Medical coverage
- Paid parental leave
- Paid sick time
- Employee assistance program
- Pet insurance
- Health savings account
- Accident insurance
- Professional growth
- Legal insurance
- Retirement savings
- Hospital insurance
- Pay on demand
- Childcare discount
- Paid disability leave
- Free YMCA family membership