Assistant Teacher

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and making a real impact in your community? At the YWCA of Binghamton & Broome County, our mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and children, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all— a legacy we’ve upheld for over 125 years

As an Assistant Teacher in our Young Wonders Early Childhood Center, you’ll be on the front lines of shaping confident, compassionate learners. Our center’s vision is “Confident and secure future adults are constructed by trusted educarers who take a culturally relevant and reflective approach,” ensuring every child feels seen and supported.

• Create an emotionally safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum using Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum.
• Celebrate diversity by honoring children’s unique cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Partner with families to support each child’s growth and success.

We’re seeking a lead educator who embraces equity, champions social justice, and fosters holistic development—from emotional well‑being and self-regulation to early literacy, math, and science exploration.

If you're ready to educate with purpose
, align your teaching with a powerful mission, and support Binghamton families during their most formative years, we invite you to inspire the next generation of changemakers at the YWCA.

Young Wonders Assistant Teacher

Empowering young minds to cultivate relationships in a consistently responsive and emotionally safe environment.

Confident and secure future adults are constructed by trusted educators who take a culturally relevant and reflective approach.

• Foster positive relationships with parents and families. Establish and maintain good communication, both informally through conversations and messages, and formally through conferences, shared resources, inclusive center events, etc.
• Approach sensitive topics with empathy, cultural sensitivity and professionalism, providing clear information and resources to support parents and understanding their child's needs.
• Regularly communicate student progress and achievements to parents and families.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in making informed and thoughtful decisions regarding student development.

• Foster a culturally inclusive and respectful classroom environment that honors diverse family structures, gender roles, generations, abilities, races, and ethnicities.
• Assist in the consistent evaluation and adjustment of the classroom layout, materials, and resources in alignment with the Environment Rating Scales to optimize learning opportunities, foster an inviting atmosphere, and ensure the highest quality standards for student development and learning.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining a warm and safe environment that includes aspects of family and home, is orderly, clean and appealing and encourages the child to grow and explore.
• Assist in the implementation of tools and strategies that promote structure, routine, self-regulation and clear expectations for children.

• Use appropriate and positive discipline techniques endorsed by Conscious Discipline. Provide individualized attention to students as needed.
• Prioritize the development and maintenance of positive, trusting relationships with children to foster a supportive and nurturing learning environment so each child feels valued and understood.
• Integrate self-regulation tools and problem-solving strategies into daily classroom activities, helping students develop essential skills for managing their emotions and…