Job detail
Great Start Readiness Program Lead Teacher
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/25/2026
Location
Grandville, Michigan
Salary
$23 - $25 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for planning and implementing daily gsrp preschool classroom activities while maintaining supervision and safety. They also conduct parent-Teacher conferences, home visits, and maintain accurate records of student attendance and progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development with an endorsement. The role requires six months to one year of childcare experience and the ability to obtain necessary certifications like cpr and first aid.
bachelor degreeSupervisionInterpersonal skillsRecord keepingComputer literacyCPR certificationLesson planningBehavior managementParent communicationChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationFirst aid certificationBrigance 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