Are you passionate about working with young children and making a difference in their lives? Join our team at YWCA Greater Cleveland as a part-time preschool teacher at our Early Learning Center! You will have the opportunity to bring creativity, energy, and a love for children to our vibrant program. As a safety-conscious individual, you'll ensure ELC remains a secure environment for all. Lead the way in shaping young minds and creating a positive impact in the lives of children in our community. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!

YWCA GREATER CLEVELAND: EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Founded in 2001, the ELC provides high-quality early childhood education to families that have experienced homelessness and other traumatic occurrences through a two generational trauma-informed approach, small classrooms, and coordination of supportive services. This innovative model assesses and identifies the social-emotional needs of the children, works with families to create case plans, achieve goals, prevents re-occurrence of homelessness, and empowers families to achieve and maintain the highest level of self-sufficiency.

YOUR IMPACT AS A PRESCHOOL TEACHER

As a part-time preschool teacher, you will play a crucial role in providing top-notch care for children, ensuring compliance with ODJFS rules and regulations, and implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP). Your creativity will shine as you craft engaging lesson plans that align with Ohio Early Learning Content Standards and cater to the unique needs of each child. Building strong relationships with parents, you'll keep them abreast of their child's progress and milestones, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A PRESCHOOL TEACHER

To excel as a part-time preschool teacher, candidates should possess a minimum of an Associate's Degree in a related field. Additionally, candidates should have at least 2 to 3 years of full-time teaching experience with young children aged 3 to 5 years old. A thorough understanding of ODJFS rules and regulations is essential.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or Special Education.
  • Minimum Required: Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or related field.
• Preferred: 3 years full-time teaching experience with young children ages 3 to 5 years old.
  • Minimum Required: 1 year full-time teaching experience with young children ages 3 to 5 years old.
• Current First Aid/CPR Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Certifications or attained through training during the first six months of employment.
• Successfully pass BCI and FBI background check and drug testing prior to employment.
• Medical statement signed by physician or certified nurse practitioner required on first day of employment.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to actively interact with children by being able to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and reach above head.

YOUR NEXT STEP

If this opportunity sounds like what you are looking for, GREAT! Apply today so we can learn more about the skills and experience you add to the team. We're excited to meet you!