Assistant Teacher II (Long Island City YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a Full-Time Early Childhood Assistant to help supervise children, support lesson delivery, and foster strong family engagement at the Long Island City branch in Queens. The role emphasizes a safe learning environment and collaborative teamwork within the ECLC and branch staff.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and related experience; Teacher Assistant certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and/or a study plan required.
• Teacher Assistant certificate preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years 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.
• 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 hazards and organizing spaces for learning.
• Prepare food for children and maintain a family-style setting for eating to support development.
• Maintain accurate program documentation including incident/attendance/reports and growth forms.
• Maintain equipment, storage, and supply inventory.
• Follow YMCA of Greater New York, Department of Health, and DOE guidelines as applicable.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and events.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Developmentally appropriate practices

Communication with families/guardians

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Teacher Assistant certificate (preferred)

Job description

Full-Time / Regular

$17.52 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

Key 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 (if applicable) guidelines are followed.
• Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED and/or a study plan required.
• Teacher Assistant certificate preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with young children in a group setting.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits , medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

Location: Long Island City YMCA, Queens, NY

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