Early Childhood Education Aide

YMCA of Greater Toledo; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

YMCA membership

Retirement options

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Toledo has an opening for a Full-Time Early Childhood Child Care Assistant Teacher at the Fort Meigs YMCA. You will support the Lead Teacher with lesson plans and daily schedules, and provide caring, active supervision for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 6am–3pm. Salary ranges from $13.00 to $14.50 per hour, with benefits including health coverage, paid time off, YMCA membership, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Understanding of children, their behavior, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Enrollment in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and Prevention of Infectious Diseases (covered by YMCA).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing lesson plans and daily classroom activities.
• Provide daily care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Participate in diapering, feeding, comforting, cleanup, and classroom housekeeping as needed.
• Move around the classroom actively and supervise children attentively.
• Build positive relationships with students and their families; support play and social interaction.
• Assist with snacks, lunches, and occasional light cleaning; promote safety and well-being.
• Shift hours are typically 15–35 hours per week depending on availability.

Skills

Child care basics

Classroom supervision

Family communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR Training

First Aid Training

Job description

Love working with kids and staying active? Join the YMCA of Greater Toledo as a Full-Time Early Childhood Child Care Assistant Teacher at the Fort Meigs YMCA and make a meaningful impact with our littlest learners, all while having fun!

Earn $13.00-$14.50/hour plus great perks like a Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, YMCA membership, and retirement options. Hours are Monday-Friday 6am-3pm.

YMCA of Greater Toledo: Who We Are

The YMCA of Greater Toledo is an inclusive organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting health living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

Typical DAy as an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing the lesson plan and daily classroom schedule of activities.
• Provide typical daily care for the children ranging in ages 6weeks-Age 5.
• Daily Care activities could include: diaper changes, bottle feeding, helping a child fall asleep, providing comfort when they are sad, picking up classroom toys and cleaning the environment, to singing and dancing with Preschoolers.
• This job requires lots of moving around the classroom, and active supervision.
• Build relationships with students in your program, and their families.
• Play games, help kids build friendships, and be a positive role model for students.
• Serve snacks and lunches and perform some light cleaning to make sure space is clean and inviting.
• Shift are typically flexible, and staff can expect between 15-35 hours per week depending on availability.

Requirements for Early Childhood Assistant Teacher job

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• An understanding and knowledge of children, their behavior and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Enroll in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and Prevention of Infectious Diseases. (Covered by the YMCA)
• Warm and friendly personality and the willingness to interact with the children.
• Meet DCY licensing qualifications in training and background check.

If you're passionate about helping children grow in a fun, fast-paced environment, we'd love to have you on our team.