Child Development Center Lead Teacher
Ann Arbor YMCAAnn Arbor, Michigan, United States
Posted February 26, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Ann Arbor YMCA is a nonprofit community organization that offers a range of wellness, fitness, and recreational programs, including cardiovascular and strength training, dance classes, and swim lessons. It focuses on promoting health, education, and community engagement for members of all ages.
Job Description
The Ann Arbor YMCA Child Development Center is hiring an experienced full-time Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher. The role involves supervising early childhood participants, implementing the program, and providing a warm and nurturing environment for children to grow and develop.
Requirements
- Must be 19 years old or older.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- An associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development-family studies, early childhood special education, or elementary education with a concentration in early childhood education is preferred.
- At least one-year of experience working with early childhood aged youth is required; two years is strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, and an ability to work in a team-setting are required.
- Must have certification in infant, child and adult CPR and First Aid.
- A patient, high-energy, and goal-oriented attitude is essential.
- Ability to be responsive to the needs, wants, and interests of both the parents and youth enrolled in the Early Childhood Programs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term and long-term disability
- PTO
- retirement plan
