Assistant Teacher - Grant Y Club

The YMCA is looking for Assistant Teachers in several Greater Cleveland licensed locations. 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.

• Free individual YMCA membership
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts at the Cleveland Playhouse and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
• Participation in retirement plans

• Over 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED (enrollment in a relevant degree‑seeking program is a plus)
• Experience working with children, especially in a licensed childcare or educational environment

• Provide an engaging, physically and emotionally safe, 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 50 lbs.
• Sound perception at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Able to orally communicate and instruct.

Entry level

Part‑time

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