Classroom Assistant

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 48,540,000 - 60,689,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodruff Family YMCA Milford, CT is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support daily operation of early childhood and school-age classrooms. You will help implement activities, supervise children, maintain safety and communicate with families in line with YMCA policies.

This part-time, non-exempt role emphasizes teamwork and reliable, positive engagement with children and staff. Training is provided to support a welcoming, inclusive program.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and experience working with children preferred.
• Demonstrates reliability, professionalism and effective communication with children and adults.
• Ability to remain calm, observant and safety-conscious; follows direction and adapts to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Models YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility with children, families and staff.
• Assists with daily routines, supervision and behavior support to ensure safety and positive engagement.
• Helps prepare and lead age-appropriate activities; maintains clean, organized learning spaces.
• Maintains required ratios and active supervision; remains alert to child needs and environmental risks.
• Supports accurate records (attendance, incidents, notes) and follows check-in/out procedures and confidentiality.
• Follows YMCA policies, emergency procedures and mandated reporting; attends required trainings.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication with families

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

• Location Woodruff Family YMCA,631 Orange Avenue,Milford, CT, 06461,United States
• Base Pay $16.94 - $21.18 / Hour
• Job Category Classroom Support & Instruction, Child Supervision & Safety, Teamwork & Family Engagement
• Employee Type Non-Exempt PT

Contact information

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• Email [e-mail]

Description

This position supports the mission and work of the Y by assisting in the daily operation of early childhood and/or school-age classrooms. The Classroom Assistant helps implement developmentally appropriate activities, maintains a safe and welcoming environment, and supports routines, supervision, and family communication in alignment with YMCA policies and licensing/health standards.

Essential Functions

• Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with children, families, and staff.
• Assists with daily routines (arrival, snack/meals, transitions, dismissal), supervision, and behavior support to ensure safety and positive engagement.
• Helps prepare and lead age-appropriate activities under the direction of classroom leads/supervisors; maintains clean, organized, and ready learning spaces.
• Maintains required ratios and active, visual supervision at all times; remains alert and responsive to child needs and environmental risks.
• Supports accurate records (attendance, incident/accident reports, medication/allergy notes) and follows check-in/out procedures and confidentiality standards.
• Follows YMCA policies, emergency procedures, and mandated reporting/abuse-prevention protocols. Attends required meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old; experience working with children preferred.
• Demonstrates positive role-modeling, reliability, and professionalism; communicates effectively with children and adults in a diverse community.
• Ability to remain calm, observant, and safety-conscious; follows direction and adapts to changing needs across SACC and ECE settings.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED (or ability to obtain within 60 days), and completion of required YMCA trainings.

Summary

The Classroom Assistant position Supports delivery of enriching, age-appropriate activities in school-age programs. Assists with daily routines, homework help, and supervision to promote a safe, inclusive environment.

Join our YMCA team and make a lasting impact by helping children learn, grow, and thrive every day.