Assistant Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Do you believe that every child deserves a strong start, no matter their zip code? Are you ready to be a steady, nurturing presence for preschoolers navigating big emotions and big milestones?

Join us at YWCA Greater Cleveland as an Assistant Teacher and help prepare young children for kindergarten success—especially those facing socio-economic and developmental challenges. You’ll work side-by-side with a lead teacher to create a safe, joyful, and structured classroom where every child can learn and thrive.

What You’ll Do

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll play a hands-on role in the classroom, helping to :

• Support the daily routine and implement creative, developmentally appropriate lesson plans
• Build warm relationships with children while modeling positive behavior and emotional regulation
• Help children meet key milestones for language, literacy, motor skills, and social-emotional development
• Assist with classroom setup, cleanliness, safety, and behavior management
• Keep up with documentation such as attendance, meal counts, and developmental observations
• Partner with families by communicating progress and celebrating growth

You’ll also help track supplies, write newsletter content, substitute for the Lead Teacher as needed, and participate in ongoing training and development.

You’ll Thrive Here If You :

What You’ll Need

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred :

Ready to make a difference in a child’s life before they even enter kindergarten?

Apply now to join a team of passionate educators helping Cleveland’s youngest learners reach their potential.

YWCA Greater Cleveland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, especially those from communities we serve.