Before and After School Age Assistant - Rocky Hill CT

Summary

Join YWCA Hartford Team and make a difference in the Hartford community! Rewarding career! This position follows the academic school year mid August - mid June (August 14 - mid June) and is now hiring with potential summer support hours. The role pays $17.00 per hour, part‑time (Monday–Friday 6:45–8:30 am and 2:45–6 pm), with options for varied schedule. West Hartford School locations:
Bugbee, Smith, Duffy, and Webster Hill.

Apply directly via our website YWCA of Hartford Region today.

Assist the Head Teacher in providing a supportive, respectful, safe and healthy environment for children enrolled in YWCA Early Learning Centers, supporting program implementation and activity development for a large group of children.

Monday – Friday: 7 am – 8:30 am; 2:30 pm – 6 pm (flexibility with days and shifts).

• Assist in planning, developing and delivering varied classroom and outdoor activities to enable children to develop and grow in their individual interests and abilities and support short- and long-term program goals.
• Maintain an orderly, safe, healthy and inviting environment in accordance with accreditation, licensing and agency standards.
• Use YWCA Name To Face  Accountability and Ratio sheets to ensure proper accountability and safety of children.
• Follow state and YWCA protocols for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Develop and implement curriculum that meets the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of each child.
• Support student activities, including direct participation with children, snack preparation, delivery, clean‑up, record‑keeping and monitoring of bathroom facilities.
• Communicate positively and responsively with parents.
• Maintain student information confidentially in accordance with YWCA policy.
• Assist the Head Teacher with developmental observations and assessments as outlined in program requirements.
• Manage classroom behavior with positive guidance and redirection, implement Individual Inclusion Support Plans and the YWCA Positive Guidance Policies.
• Assume daily classroom responsibilities in the Head Teacher’s absence.
• Participate in training and professional development on racial justice and women’s empowerment.
• Align programs and services with the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

• Education: High school junior/senior, high school diploma, or GED.
• Age: 17 years or older.
• Experience: Basic knowledge of the principles of child development; demonstrated ability to develop age‑appropriate exhibits and activities for the classroom.
• Certification: CPR/First Aid or equivalent within two months of employment.

• Health Insurance – group medical and dental plans for eligible employees and dependents.
• Long‑term Disability – company‑paid insurance.
• Short‑term Disability – employee‑paid option covering up to 12 weeks of disability.
• Life Insurance – company‑paid group life insurance plan; additional life insurance available for purchase.
• Paid time off – ten paid holidays per year, paid vacation, personal time, and sick time.
• Retirement Plan – non‑contributory pension plan after two years of employment.
• Childcare Discounts – discounts on childcare offered at YWCA Hartford Region.

EOE/ AA