Assistant Teacher 1

YMCA of Greater Hartford; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement (GHYMCA)

Post University Tuition Discount

FREE YMCA Membership

Childcare Discounts

Program Discounts

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings

EAP

SNOO Rental

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Hartford seeks an Assistant Teacher 1 in Glastonbury, CT. Part-time position, assisting in daily supervision of preschoolers and helping implement developmentally appropriate curricula under the Head/Child Development Director.

Emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and quality care in a nurturing environment. The role involves classroom support, documentation, and collaboration with staff to meet licensing standards and program goals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ECE development and Connecticut Early Learning standards.
• Warm and nurturing personality.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
• Must be able to work in a preschool classroom and with diverse children.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in daily classroom supervision and curriculum implementation.
• Promote inclusive, anti-racist practices and a respectful classroom culture.
• Help with attendance, reports, and CACFP/USDA documentation.
• Support safety through proper food handling and activity supervision.
• Assist in maintaining materials, records, and classroom organization.
• Supervise children and address emergencies as needed.
• Support adherence to center policies and licensing standards.

Skills

ECE development

Warm demeanor

Bilingual Spanish/English

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

ECE coursework/degree

Job description

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Assistant Teacher 1

Part Time Under 20 Professional Glastonbury, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4501

Job Title: Assistant Teacher

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade:

Primary Department: Preschool

Reports to: Child Development Director or Childcare Coordinator

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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, lock down drills, and other emergencies.
• Assists in the preparation of materials, equipment, and information for the daily program, taking daily attendance and lunch count including reports for CACFP or USDA.
• Use appropriate food handling, sanitation, and OSHA procedures at all times.
• Assist in maintaining an Anecdotal Log for each child enrolled.
• Maintain classroom and storage materials in neat, orderly, and safe manner.
• Displays and upholds YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Consistently demonstrates caring for the community we serve, for one another, and for the organization they are part of, and contributes to building trust, pride and camaraderie.
• Always 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of ECE development. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education, School Readiness and Connecticut Early Learning and Development standards.
• Warm and nurturing personality.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
• This position may be authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties.
• Must be able to work in Pre-school classroom, possibly work 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, 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

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

GHYMCA Employee Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year.

Post University Tuition Discount: 50% off tuition.

FREE YMCA Membership: Valued at $750 annually.

Childcare Discounts: Available to eligible employees. Discounts vary based on full-time or part-time employment status.

Program Discounts: Discounts on swim lessons, summer camp, sports, and other YMCA programs.

Paid Time Off: Available to eligible employees.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Available to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. The YMCA covers 90% of employee medical premiums for eligible high-deductible health plans.

Generous Retirement Savings: The YMCA contributes 12% of gross pay toward retirement for eligible full-time and part-time employees after two years of service, provided they work at least 1,000 hours each year (approximately 20 hours per week).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential counseling, services, and resources to support employees.

FREE SNOO Rental: Free six-month SNOO rental for expecting parents working 20 or more hours per week.