Preschool After-School Assistant - Part-Time, 10-Month

YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 26.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development

School-year calendar alignment

Opportunities for additional hours

Descripción de la vacante

YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester is seeking an After-School Program Assistant to join the UPK team in White Plains or Hawthorne. The role supports preschool-aged children after school hours, providing a safe, engaging environment and helping with arts, crafts, and routines.

This part-time, 10-month position follows the local school calendar. The ideal candidate is 18+, has childcare experience or relevant coursework, and strong communication skills.

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous experience working with young children is preferred.
• Coursework or a degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities for ages 3–5 is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills; ability to work in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the UPK teaching team with daily after-school activities (arts & crafts, games, music, movement, outdoor play).
• Provide a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment for all children.
• Supervise children at all times and maintain child-to-staff ratios.
• Support daily classroom routines, transitions, snack, rest periods, and activities.
• Encourage positive social interactions and support social-emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, teachers, and YMCA staff.
• Demonstrate the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Assist with classroom organization, cleaning, and preparation of materials.
• Follow all YMCA policies and childcare regulations.

Conocimientos

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Customer service

Classroom management

Educación

Early Childhood Education coursework or degree

Descripción del empleo

YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester is seeking an After-School Program Assistant to join the UPK team in White Plains or Hawthorne. The role supports preschool-aged children after school hours, providing a safe, engaging environment and helping with arts, crafts, and routines.

This part-time, 10-month position follows the local school calendar. The ideal candidate is 18+, has childcare experience or relevant coursework, and strong communication skills.