West Park Y Club - Child Care Assistant Teacher - YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team • Cleveland, OH

100d • $13 - $16

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher at the Greater Cleveland YMCA provides direct supervision of children in a licensed child care center. The role creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, builds cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers, supports the potential of youth, and facilitates peer-to-peer connections. The Assistant Teacher supports daily classroom instruction and operations, helps implement developmentally appropriate activities, and maintains a safe, clean environment consistent with YMCA and state licensing standards. The position also follows YMCA policies and procedures, including child abuse prevention and emergency protocols, and is a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years old.
• Obtain CPR and First Aid certification and complete safety training within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to model the attributes of being Welcoming, Genuine, Hopeful, Nurturing, and Determined.
• Commitment to the YMCA mission and cause and willingness to uphold its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, instruct, and bend for long periods.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a moderate to noisy environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• One year of experience working with children in a licensed child care center preferred.
• One year of experience working with diverse populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times, maintain YMCA and state licensing staff-to-child ratios, provide aid when needed, and ensure daily facility cleaning and maintenance.
• Support teachers with daily instruction according to the YMCA curriculum and with classroom operations.
• Meet daily with the teacher to review activities, coordinate classroom support strategies, and prepare and implement activities.
• Assist with age-appropriate behavior management to support program quality expectations.
• Actively supervise the classroom and proactively manage classroom behaviors.
• Support the teacher in meeting students’ individual needs.
• Plan and implement culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activities consistent with YMCA values.
• Follow program safety and cleanliness standards.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those for medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with parents, children, and other staff; model relationship-building skills.
• Follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process as a mandated reporter.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free membership to a local YMCA.
• Discounts on YMCA programs, including childcare; part-time positions do not receive the childcare discount.
• Additional employee discounts at businesses in and around town.
• Eligible employees receive a benefits plan including health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Plan, retirement with a 9% contribution paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, and paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED