On-Call Preschool Teaching Assistant

Ymca Of Greater Hartford; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Ymca Of Greater Hartford is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support preschool activities under the Head Teacher and Child Development Director. You will help supervise the classroom and outdoor play, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment aligned with YMCA values.

The role requires knowledge of early childhood development, a warm and nurturing demeanor, and the ability to work with diverse communities. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, with focus on safety and child wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ECE development and CT Early Learning standards.
• Warm, nurturing, and inclusive personality.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus; supports diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Teacher with daily classroom supervision and outdoor play.
• Contribute to development of age-appropriate curricula and maintain required reports.
• Use child development knowledge to plan for individual children.
• Supervise parents and classroom visitors.
• Assist in safety drills and emergency procedures.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain attendance and meal counts.

Skills

ECE knowledge

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

ECE standards knowledge

Job description

Ymca Of Greater Hartford is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support preschool activities under the Head Teacher and Child Development Director. You will help supervise the classroom and outdoor play, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment aligned with YMCA values.

The role requires knowledge of early childhood development, a warm and nurturing demeanor, and the ability to work with diverse communities. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, with focus on safety and child wellbeing.