Child Care Careers

  • The YMCA is West Michigan’s largest child care provider and premier employer of child care and early education professionals.
  • In addition to YMCA benefits, full-time child care employees receive 50% off child care.
  • Receive access to the Michigan TEACH Grant to pay for college. Designed to help child care center teaching staff reach their goals while employed in a regulated early childhood or school age care setting.
  • Free YMCA membership

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

At the Y, strengthening the community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We are more than a place. We’re a purpose.

Working at the Y gives you the opportunity to:

  • Strengthen communities and change lives
  • Empower youth, improve health and well-being
  • Inspire action in your community
  • Work with diverse leaders
  • Find your purpose

SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE

At the Y, strengthening the community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We are more than a place. We’re a purpose.

Working at the Y gives you the opportunity to:

  • Strengthen communities and change lives
  • Empower youth, improve health and well-being
  • Inspire action in your community
  • Work with diverse leaders
  • Find your purpose