Assistant Teacher I — Early Childhood Support

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking an Assistant Teacher at Staten Island South Shore Center to support the Head Group Teacher with lesson plans, activities, and family engagement. The role emphasizes safety, developmentally appropriate practices, and collaboration within the Early Childhood Learning Center.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, with Teacher Assistant certification preferred and at least one year of experience with young children.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and/or a study plan required.
• Teacher Assistant certificate preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with young children in a group setting.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Assist the Head Group Teacher/Group Teacher with implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities, including, but not limited to, literacy, arts, math, cooking, science, outdoor/indoor recreation, field trips, etc.
• Guide students in their academic growth.
• Actively communicate with and engage parents/guardians and families.
• Work as a supportive team member within the Early Childhood Learning Center and the YMCA Branch.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment by reporting and/or removing all potential hazards and by setting up spaces and materials with a focus on supporting children's learning.
• Prepare food for children and maintain a family-style setting for eating, conducive to language, cognitive, and social development, as well as the development of healthy habits.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, including, but not limited to, incident/accident/behavior reports, attendance sheets, sign-in/sign-out sheets, development/growth forms, documentation of eating and sleeping habits, parent/guardian surveys, etc.
• Maintain equipment, storage, and supply inventory, as needed.
• Ensure that all YMCA of Greater New York, Department of Health, and Department of Education guidelines are followed.
• Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.

Skills

High School Diploma/GED

Teacher Assistant certificate

1 year experience with young children

Child development knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking an Assistant Teacher at Staten Island South Shore Center to support the Head Group Teacher with lesson plans, activities, and family engagement. The role emphasizes safety, developmentally appropriate practices, and collaboration within the Early Childhood Learning Center.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, with Teacher Assistant certification preferred and at least one year of experience with young children.