Assistant Teacher PT

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Child Care Assistant Teacher at the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA provides direct supervision and leadership to a group of children ages 3-5 years old. The Preschool Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing a program that fosters children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth. The Child Care Assistant Teacher assures the well‑being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Upon hire must have documentation of a physical examination and a TB Tine Test, to be repeated every two years.
• Must submit Office of Early Childhood Background Check and fingerprinting forms within 30 days of hire.
• Remains calm and objective when under pressure and or when challenged by others or when working with children that display challenging behaviors.
• Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members.
• Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency, adaptable and flexible to the programs needs.
• Possesses organizational skills.