Part-Time Assistant Teacher – Early Childhood

YMCA Greater Hartford; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free YMCA Membership

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance (for FT staff)

Job summary

YMCA Greater Hartford is seeking an Assistant Teacher 1 for East Hartford, CT. This part-time role supports preschool education and daily classroom supervision under the Head Teacher and Child Development Director.

The position emphasizes positive discipline, safety, inclusivity, and routine documentation. The successful candidate will work with diverse communities, assist in curriculum development, and help ensure a healthy learning environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ECE development and CT standards.
• Warm and nurturing personality.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
• Ability to work with preschool children and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher in daily classroom supervision and outdoor play.
• Promote inclusive, anti-racist practices and a respectful culture.
• Help implement developmentally appropriate curriculums and submit forms on time.
• Use child development knowledge to plan for individual children.
• Supervise parents and classroom visitors.
• Assist with drills and center safety procedures.
• Prepare materials, track attendance and meal counts for CACFP/USDA.
• Maintain safe, tidy classroom and storage areas.

Skills

ECE Development

Bilingual English/Spanish

Positive Discipline

Classroom Supervision

Job description

YMCA Greater Hartford is seeking an Assistant Teacher 1 for East Hartford, CT. This part-time role supports preschool education and daily classroom supervision under the Head Teacher and Child Development Director.

The position emphasizes positive discipline, safety, inclusivity, and routine documentation. The successful candidate will work with diverse communities, assist in curriculum development, and help ensure a healthy learning environment.