Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher – YMCA of Greater Hartford

Position Summary: Under the guidance of the Head Teacher and supervision of the Child Development Director, the Assistant Teacher provides a high quality of education and care for preschool students; assisting in daily classroom supervision, including outdoor play activities using positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

• Assist the Teacher in daily classroom supervision, including outdoor play activities using positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Serve our diverse communities equitably and act with an inclusive, anti‑racist lens at all times; promote a brave, respectful culture at the Y.
• Assist the Teacher in the creation and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculums as well as the timely submission of all forms and reports.
• Use knowledge of child development to assess and plan for individual children.
• Supervise parents and other classroom visitors.
• Assist in the practice and documentation of monthly fire drills, lockdown drills, and other emergencies.
• Prepare materials, equipment, and information for the daily program, take daily attendance and lunch count including reports for CACFP or USDA.
• Use appropriate food handling, sanitation, and OSHA procedures at all times.
• Maintain an anecdotal log for each child enrolled.
• Maintain classroom and storage materials in neat, orderly, and safe manner.
• Display and uphold YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information.
• Supervise a group of children.
• Assist in maintaining all center policies, OEC state regulations, and NAEYC standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Knowledge of ECE development;
  Early Childhood Education, School Readiness and Connecticut Early Learning and Development standards.
• Warm and nurturing personality.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
• May be authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties.
• Must be able to work in a pre‑school classroom, possibly with children with communicable diseases and disabilities.
• Outdoor playground (possibly without handicapped access).
• Personal qualifications as required in Part 407:
  Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers, including emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities.

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

• Tuition Reimbursement — up to $1,000 per year.
• 50% Tuition Discount from Post University.
• FREE Y Membership – Value $750.
• Childcare discount: 50% off first child, 25% off second child.
• Standard program discounts (Swim Lessons, Camp, Sports).
• Paid Time Off.
• Full Time (30+ hours) Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision. (90% of employer‑paid premiums for medical for employees of high‑deductible plans.)
• Generous Retirement Savings (full and part‑time). 12% of current employer contributions after 2 years of service, working 1,000 hours per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Free confidential services, resources, and counseling.
• Free 6‑month SNOO rental for expecting parents working 20 hours or more.

Base pay range: $16.35/hr – $17.00/hr pay will be based on skills and experience.

Entry level

Part‑time

Education and Training

Non‑profit Organizations

Summary: FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt. Primary Department:
Preschool.

Reports to:

Child Development Director or Childcare Coordinator. Revision date: 07/02/2024.