Infant Program Assistant — Growth, Training & Benefits

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Free child care for dependents

403(b) retirement plan

Paid trainings & CPR/FA certs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is hiring an Infant Program Assistant for the Lealman YMCA Preschool Academy in St. Petersburg, FL.

The role supports teachers, nurtures a safe learning environment for infants and toddlers, and helps implement curriculum with structured and free play activities. Ideal candidates have 1+ year in child care, a High School diploma or equivalent, and are comfortable physical activities with children.

Qualifications

• 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*

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Child care

Infant care

Toddler care

Engaging activities

Education

High school diploma

CDA credential

Tools

MODS training

Job description

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is hiring an Infant Program Assistant for the Lealman YMCA Preschool Academy in St. Petersburg, FL.

The role supports teachers, nurtures a safe learning environment for infants and toddlers, and helps implement curriculum with structured and free play activities. Ideal candidates have 1+ year in child care, a High School diploma or equivalent, and are comfortable physical activities with children.