Infant Program Assistant at Lealman YMCA Preschool Academy

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg; Saint Petersburg (FL); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free YMCA membership

Family discount

Zusammenfassung

The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is seeking an Infant Program Assistant for the Lealman YMCA Preschool Academy in St. Petersburg, FL. This part-time role supports lead teachers, helps create a safe, engaging environment for infants and toddlers, and upholds YMCA values.

Responsibilities include assisting with curriculum, supervising activities, and attending staff meetings and trainings. Must meet age and background checks; DCF MODS training is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• 18 years old or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA credential or equivalent preferred.
• DCF MODS (Introductory Child Care Training, Parts 1 & 2) completed or in progress.
• 1+ year of experience working with children in a developmental setting.
• Able to work with infants, toddlers, and young children indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift up to 40 lbs, and engage physically with children.
• Clear Level 2 background check; pass a 10-panel drug screen.

Aufgaben

• Help provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children.
• Support lead teachers with daily activities and classroom supervision.
• Foster the YMCA's core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.
• Assist with implementing curriculum and guiding structured and free play activities.
• Promote positive behavior and help maintain classroom routines.
• Attend to children's basic needs including meals, rest, and outdoor play.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and family engagement events.

Kenntnisse

Child care experience

Infant/toddler care

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credential or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Infant Program Assistant at Lealman YMCA Preschool Academy

Description: In this role, you'll help create a fun, engaging, and safe environment where children can grow and learn while upholding the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. We are committed to providing a nurturing, mission-driven environment where both children and employees can grow and thrive. Working with us means being part of a team that values creativity, development, and community. We offer opportunities for training, advancement, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young children.

Duties:

• Help provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children
• Support lead teachers with daily activities and classroom supervision
• Foster the YMCA's core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring
• Assist with implementing curriculum and guiding structured and free play activities
• Promote positive behavior and help maintain classroom routines
• Attend to children's basic needs including meals, rest, and outdoor play
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and family engagement events

Requirements:

• 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CDA credential or equivalent preferred
• Completion of DCF MODS (Introductory Child Care Training, Parts 1 & 2)
• 1+ year of experience working with children in a developmental setting
• Able to work with infants, toddlers, and young children both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, hear, and lift up to 40 lbs
• Must be comfortable participating in activities and engaging physically with children
• Vision requirements include close/distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen.
• Clear a Level 2 background check*

Pay & Perks: Part-Time,$15.00–$20.00 per hour (based on experience). FREE YMCA membership for employee and discount for family.

Work Location: Lealman YMCA Preschool Academy -5175 45th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714

*Level 2 background clearance through DCF (Florida) required. Check out this link for more information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com