Infant Program Assistant — Part-Time with Free YMCA Membership

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Family discount

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 experience

Infant/toddler care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credential or equivalent

Job description

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.