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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. Apply today and be a difference maker!