Early Childhood Education Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Retirement options

Paid time off

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Toledo is seeking a Part-Time Early Childhood Child Care Assistant Teacher to support lead teachers, implement lesson plans, and help with daily care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The role emphasizes active supervision, building warm relationships with kids and families, and contributing to a fun, safe learning environment.

Shifts are flexible, typically 15–35 hours per week, with benefits including a YMCA membership, retirement options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of children, their behavior and developmentally appropriate practices.
• CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and Prevention of Infectious Diseases training (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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in implementing lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
• Provide daily care for children ages 6 weeks to age 5.
• Move around the classroom and supervise actively.
• Build relationships with students and their families.
• Play games and help kids build friendships; be a positive role model.
• Serve snacks and lunches and perform light cleaning.
• Shifts are typically flexible; 15–35 hours per week depending on availability.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active supervision

Child interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Earn $13.00-$14.50/hour plus great perks like a YMCA membership, retirement options, and the opportunity to earn paid time off. With 6 Early Childhood locations across Greater Toledo, there's likely a site close to you.

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.