Child Care Assistant Teacher - Vermilion Pre-School YMCA

Cleveland YMCA; Vermilion (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Cleveland YMCA as a Child Care Assistant Teacher at the Vermilion Pre-School YMCA. This role offers an opportunity to make a difference in children's lives through supervision, guidance, and support in a safe, engaging environment. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and a passion for child development, along with the ability to effectively communicate and engage with diverse populations.

Benefits

Free membership to local YMCA

Comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed child care center preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of children in the Before and Afterschool Enrichment or Early Learning program.
• Promotes growth and development using appropriate services and resources.
• Supports active participation of children and youth in the program.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child Development Knowledge

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

Child Care Assistant Teacher - Vermilion Pre-School YMCA

Vermilion YMCA, Vermilion, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides direct supervision of a group of children in licensed Before and Afterschool Enrichment or Early Learning program. Assistant Teachers create positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall child experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Child/ Youth Growth & Development

• Identifies and responds to individual differences in personalities, temperaments, development, learning styles, and culture.
• Promotes growth and development using appropriate services and resources. Learning Environments & Curriculum
• Supports developmentally appropriate learning environments and curriculum implementation
• Provides an engaging, physically and emotionally safe, and inclusive environment to encourage play, exploration, and learning
• Provides a safe learning environment where all children and youth can explore and develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical motor skills.
• Guides children and youth in expressing their feelings and asserting themselves in socially acceptable ways.
• Helps children and youth communicate and get along with others in a safe and inclusive environment
• Support the diverse needs, abilities and interests of all participants

Observation & Assessment

• Identifies children and youth as individuals and acknowledges that individuals develop at their own pace.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding observation and assessment information.
• Assists with the collection of information about growth, development, and learning.

Interactions with Youth

• Provides a supportive environment in which children and youth can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable behaviors.
• Provides individual guidance and support using appropriate methods, services, and resources.

Youth Engagement

• Supports active participation of children and youth in the program.
• Develops relationships with children and youth while respecting cultural and ability differences in participation style.
• Foster critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and goal-setting skills
• Maintains appropriate emotional and physical boundaries between children, youth, and adults.
• Values cultural differences in children, youth, and families

Family Engagement

• Communicates respectfully and positively with families from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Develops and maintains open, friendly, cooperative, and respectful relationships with families.
• Contributes to positive relationships between school and the afterschool program.

Safety & Wellness

• Follows all health and safety regulations and policies.
• Identifies, documents, and reports suspected child abuse and neglect as mandated by law.
• Responds calmly and effectively to a crisis.
• Recognizes and maintains safe indoor and outdoor areas.
• Supports the nutritional needs and healthy eating practices of children and youth.

Program planning

• Supports and implements the program’s weekly lesson plans.

Professional Development and Leadership

• Promotes professionalism using appropriate skills, services, and resources.
• Improves teaching and learning through professional work habits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• High school Diploma or GED required

Experience:

• 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed child care center preferred.
• PREVIOUS experience working with diverse populations preferred.

Certification(s) and Requirements:

• CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire.
• At least 18 years old.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrate commitment to the mission, cause of the YMCA, and uphold its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions
• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglectreporting process: completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor,branch executive, risk management and human resources department (s).

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland: Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.

Vermilion YMCA, Vermilion, Ohio, United States of America