What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher (Preschool) - Warrensville YMCA Preschool position at YMCA of Greater Cleveland?
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.
The YMCA is looking for Assistant Teachers in several Greater Cleveland licensed locations, and you're welcome to apply at multiple sites! You'll develop positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative connections with their caregivers. All this with the freedom to create adventures and have a lifelong impact!
This is an excellent opportunity for college students studying early education and adults seeking a flexible part time schedule. Please note that invitations for interviews are sent by email.
We offer a competitive wage and a shift differential for those who can work both the morning and afternoon shifts.
Our Excellent Part-Time Benefits Include
The YMCA is looking for Assistant Teachers in several Greater Cleveland licensed locations, and you're welcome to apply at multiple sites! You'll develop positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative connections with their caregivers. All this with the freedom to create adventures and have a lifelong impact!
This is an excellent opportunity for college students studying early education and adults seeking a flexible part time schedule. Please note that invitations for interviews are sent by email.
We offer a competitive wage and a shift differential for those who can work both the morning and afternoon shifts.
Our Excellent Part-Time Benefits Include
- Free individual YMCA membership
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee discounts at the Cleveland Playhouse and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
- Participation in retirement plans
- You're over 18
- You have a high school diploma or GED (enrollment in a relevant degree-seeking program is a plus)
- You've worked with children, especially in a licensed childcare or educational environment
- Provide an engaging, physically and emotionally safe, and inclusive environment to encourage play, exploration, and learning.
- Encourage active participation and age-appropriate social interactions.
- Develop friendly and respectful relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Identify, document, and report suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law. All YMCA employees are mandated reporters of child abuse.
- Implement weekly lesson plans.
- Assist with data collection on growth, development, and learning.
- Able to lift and move up to 50lbs.
- Sound perception at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
- Able to orally communicate and instruct.
- 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.
