Job detail
Early Head Start Lead Teacher
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/28/2026
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Salary
$23 - $25 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for planning and implementing daily classroom activities while maintaining a safe and engaging environment for children. They also manage parent communications, conduct assessments, and ensure compliance with ohs guidelines.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an infant toddler cda credential or an associate/Bachelor degree in early childhood education. Additionally, 3-6 months of childcare experience and relevant certifications like cpr and first aid are required.
professional certificateassociate degreebachelor degreeCollaborationCPRInterpersonal skillsRecord keepingFirst aidComputer literacyLesson planningBehavior managementParent communicationClassroom managementSoftware proficiencyChild supervisionEarly childhood educationChild development 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
- 403(b) savings plan
- Free YMCA family membership
- 50% childcare discount