Childcare Lead Teacher

Description

Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization’s work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows:
We CULTIVATE - We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN - We think long‑term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We WELCOME - We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We SERVE - We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other.

We LEARN - We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE - We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT - We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We PLAY - We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!

The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country. All staff members—front‑line, management, full‑ and part‑time—and volunteers have a role to play in member engagement. These responsibilities can be broken into six steps:

The Early Learning Lead Teacher is responsible for the planning, developing, and implementation of classroom activities for infant, toddler, and preschool programs. This position requires on site, face‑to‑face leadership.
Center hours vary by location, but generally requires full‑time, flexible scheduling between 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Friday.

• Plans and leads daily lesson plans
• Organizes and participates in games and activities
• Provides weekly lesson plans to parents
• Provides each participant’s parent with information on individual activities on a daily basis
• Prepares materials for daily activities
• Maintains records of attendance and arrival and departure times
• Maintains supervision of children
• Conducts parent‑teacher conferences at least annually
• Maintains the quality and quantity of supplies, equipment, and materials in the classroom
• Disciplines children and recommends or initiates other measures to control behavior
• Handles parent concerns

Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.

$16.43 – $20.54 ;
Full‑Time;
Non‑Exempt (40 hours/week)

• Free YMCA Family Membership and program discounts!
• 50% discount off the regular rate for each child registered in a YMCA childcare program. Full‑time YMCA employees working in a licensed childcare program will receive a 50% discount on all Early Learning (toddler‑preschool), School‑Age, and Day Camp registrations.
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, beginning at 3 weeks per year
• 9 Paid Holidays per year
• 12% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here
• 403(b) retirement savings account
• The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is a…