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Looking for a job that is committed to supporting kids?  

The YMCA is one of the largest child care providers in the Greater Cleveland area. Our goal is to deliver program opportunities in a positive environment where children can grow personally and develop to their full potential. The YMCA child care programs provide safe, nurturing care so you can have peace of mind while you are at work or school. 

The Y has great full-time, part-time and flexible positions in our School Age Child Care programs that are available right now. Employees receive a complimentary Y membership, discounts on Y classes, programs and child care. 

We help hundreds of children every day reach their fullest potential in a welcoming, supportive environment. By incorporating the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into all of our youth programs, we give children the solid foundation they need to thrive.  

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. 

Our current openings include:

Assistant Teacher

This individual is responsible for the smooth and the effective delivery of the child care programs. Instructors may be required to travel to and from branch locations for assigned duties, training or meetings, or work programs in other areas as needed. 

Locations: 

  • Chagrin Falls
  • Cleveland
  • Euclid
  • Lakewood
  • North Royalton
  • Novelty
  • Rocky River
  • Vermilion
  • Warrensville Heights
  • West Park

Lead Teacher

This person is responsible for administering child care programs at designated YMCA program sites. Our ideal candidate will be able to create and implement lesson plans, maintaining site records, and additional program responsibilities to ensure state licensure compliance and overall effective program management.

This position may be required to travel to and from branch locations for assigned duties, trainings or meetings, or work programs in other areas as needed.

Locations: 

  • Chagrin Falls
  • Cleveland
  • Euclid
  • Lakewood
  • North Royalton
  • Novelty
  • Rocky River
  • Vermilion
  • Warrensville Heights

Site Director

This person is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of one or two childcare sites. The Site Director is responsible for managing and facilitating Before & Afterschool Enrichment and/or Early Learning programs at a designated YMCA program sites.

Our ideal candidate will be able to create and implement lesson plans, maintain site records, and additional programs responsibilities to ensure state licensure compliance and overall effective program management. This position is expected to be actively in child care program up to 50% of the time.

Locations:

  • North Royalton
  • Vermilion