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Great Start Readiness Program Associate Teacher
YMCA Of Greater Grand Rapids · YMCA of GREATER GRAND RAPIDS · Active · Paylocity Recruiting
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | YMCA Of Greater Grand Rapids |
| Title | Great Start Readiness Program Associate Teacher |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Childcare (Early Learning) |
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | USD |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Paylocity Recruiting |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-06 / 2026-05-30 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-04 / 2026-06-06 |
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| Department jobs | Active postings in Childcare (Early Learning). | Open |
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Description
Now hiring for the 2026/2027 school year!
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Great Start Readiness Program Associate Teacher will assist in the planning, developing, and implementing of preschool classroom activities for programs. This position requires face-to-face leadership in this program requires Monday - Friday availability, 8 AM to 4 PM.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
Assists Lead Teacher in developing and leading daily lesson plans Actively engages with children in the classroom Assists with daily parent communication Prepares materials for daily activity Maintains records of attendance, arrival, and departure times Maintains supervision of children Assists Lead Teacher with parent-teacher conferences as needed Efficiently communicates with classroom teaching team Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association
COMPENSATION
$16.64 - $18.72 ; Full-time, Non-Exempt (40 hours/week)
FULL TIME BENEFITS
Free YMCA Family Membership – Enjoy full access to facilities & program discounts for you and your family! 50% Childcare Discount – Discount is off the regular rate for each child enrolled in a YMCA childcare program, excluding the infant room. Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Up to 93% employer paid plan options through Blue Care Network. Dental and Vision Insurance – low-cost coverage options. Health Savings Account (HSA) – Receive up to $1,040 in employer contributions each year to help cover qualified medical expenses. Generous Paid Time Off – Beginning with 3 weeks of PTO per year , plus 9 paid holidays . Paid Parental Leave - Dedicated time off to support you during the arrival or adoption of a child. Retirement Savings – 12% employer retirement contribution, no match requirement (upon eligibility) and a 403(b) savings plan. Paid Disability Leave – short & long term disability coverage. Life Insurance – employer paid life insurance, plus voluntary coverage for the entire family. Optional Insurance – Customize your coverage with options like accident, hospital, pet, and legal insurance , plus more to fit your lifestyle and needs. Pay on Demand – Access your earned wages before payday. Professional Growth – Access to ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities. Loan Forgiveness - Eligible employees can also take advantage of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential resources and counseling for you and your family.
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| Provider Job Key | 4115884 |
| Title | Great Start Readiness Program Associate Teacher |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | YMCA of GREATER GRAND RAPIDS |
| Department | Childcare (Early Learning) |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | full_time |
| Workplace Type | — |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | MI |
| City | Grand Rapids |
| Salary Raw | USD |
| Salary Min | — |
| Salary Max | — |
| Salary Currency | — |
| Salary Period | — |
| Source URL | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4115884/YMCA-of-Greater-Grand-Rapids/Great-Start-Readiness-Program-Associate-Teacher |
| Apply URL | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/jobs/Apply/4115884 |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-30 06:08:53Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 13:37:22Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 13:37:22Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-04 22:20:52Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-05-06 21:19:03Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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