Child Development Assistant Teacher - PTO & Health Benefits

New Canaan Community Ymca; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Free weekends

YMCA membership

Health insurance

Dental + Vision

Disability insurance

Programming discounts

Job summary

New Canaan YMCA's Rainbow Station program seeks enthusiastic Assistant Teachers to join a nurturing team serving infants and preschoolers in New Canaan, CT. You will work alongside experienced Lead Teachers to foster holistic child development across social, physical, emotional, and cognitive domains.

Open Monday–Friday, with shifts including morning, afternoon, and full-day options; rotating assignments encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Development.
• A Safety First mindset.
• Excellent communication and patience.
• Punctual and reliable.
• A love of singing, storytelling, imaginative play and crafts.
• Responsive and flexible to program needs.
• Ability to work well with rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Infant and Preschool classrooms as assigned.
• Work with Lead Teachers to foster social, physical, emotional and cognitive growth.
• Support YMCA programming staff and weekly activities.
• Participate in daily routines and supervision of children.

Skills

Early childhood development

Communication skills

Punctual and reliable

Patience

Flexibility

Creative play

Education

High School diploma

Job description

New Canaan YMCA's Rainbow Station program seeks enthusiastic Assistant Teachers to join a nurturing team serving infants and preschoolers in New Canaan, CT. You will work alongside experienced Lead Teachers to foster holistic child development across social, physical, emotional, and cognitive domains.

Open Monday–Friday, with shifts including morning, afternoon, and full-day options; rotating assignments encouraged.