Little Miami Learning Center Part-time Childcare Teacher

About the Role Are you passionate about helping children learn and grow? Our Little Miami Learning Center is looking for a dedicated Part-Time Teacher to join our childcare team. As part of Countryside YMCA — a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility — you'll play a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for the children in our care.

What You'll DoYou'll work closely with your classroom's Lead Teacher to support daily learning and development for the children at Little Miami.

Responsibilities include:

Supporting the Lead Teacher with classroom planning, activities, assessments, and supervision

Attending to children's daily needs — dressing, feeding, and monitoring playtime and learning

Fostering emotional, social, and physical growth along with a positive self-concept

Watching for signs of developmental or emotional concerns and communicating with families or appropriate parties when needed

Applying age-appropriate, positive discipline to maintain a safe classroom environment

Teaching healthy personal habits — eating, resting, hygiene

Cleaning and sanitizing toys, furniture, and equipment

Keeping accurate records of daily observations, activities, meals, and any medications administered

Completing point-of-service meal counts

Completing annual CACFP training

Taking on other classroom duties as needed

Program Standards This role helps Little Miami Learning Center meet the requirements of Step Up to Quality, USDA/CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program), and ODJFS licensing rules.

What You Bring High school diploma or equivalent1 year of experience working with children preferred

First Aid/CPR certification preferred; if not certified, must obtain within 30 days of hire and maintain recertification

Ability to pass a criminal background check

Strong communication skills with parents, coworkers, and children

Patience and warmth when working with kids and their families

Solid knowledge of childcare principles and early childhood teaching strategies

Ability to create an enjoyable, welcoming classroom atmosphere

Physical Requirements This role requires extended periods of standing, frequent bending, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. As with any childcare environment, exposure to common illness-causing bacteria and viruses is expected.

Perks of Joining UsTeam members in this role receive a free individual Countryside YMCA membership.

Our Commitment to Child Safety Countryside YMCA is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care. We follow best practices for abuse prevention, including thorough screening, ongoing training, and clear behavioral expectations for staff and volunteers. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and take all allegations and concerns seriously. All employees must follow our child protection policies, complete required training, and immediately report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior.

Reasonable Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Countryside YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.