Job detail
Summer Preschool Lead Teacher
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
FULL_TIME, TEMPORARY
Posted 4/29/2026
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Salary
$17 - $21 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for planning and implementing daily classroom activities for children while maintaining a safe and organized environment. They also manage parent communications, maintain attendance records, and ensure the quality of classroom supplies and equipment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a degree in early childhood education or a cda, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Applicants should have six months to one year of childcare experience and the ability to obtain cpr and first aid certifications.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCPRRecord keepingFirst aidComputer literacyLesson planningBehavior managementParent communicationClassroom managementChild supervisionEarly childhood education
Benefits
- Paid sick time
- Employee assistance program
- Professional growth
- Retirement savings
- Free YMCA individual membership