Substitute Teacher

Saratoga Regional YMCA; Village of Ballston Spa (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun, interactive atmosphere!

Competitive pay

No Nights or weekends

Free YMCA membership!

Childcare discounts

Job summary

Saratoga Regional YMCA is seeking a part-time childcare assistant to support daily classroom activities and curriculum. You will help create a safe, inclusive environment for children and assist with lesson delivery under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining ratios, supporting teachers, and enforcing safety procedures while upholding the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in childcare setting.
• CPR PRO & First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain classroom ratios to cover lunch and planning breaks.
• Assist Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and activities.
• Follow NYS OCFS guidelines for age-appropriate guidance and safety.
• Support behavioral management and maintain confidentiality.
• Prepare accurate attendance, progress and behavior records.

Skills

Patience with children

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay: $18.01/hour

Job Type

Part-time

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Assists in planning and implementation of daily program activities and curriculum for assigned classroom. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Maintains ratio within classrooms to cover for lunch breaks, bathroom breaks, planning, and other duties as needed.
• Assists Teacher in the implementation of daily lesson plans and activities, and actively participates in classroom instruction.
• Adheres to YMCA and/or OCFS guidelines for proper verbal interaction, proper learn and play techniques, as well as age-appropriate redirection as a form of discipline.
• Supports behavioral management plans, and maintains confidentiality, sensitivity and patience with the children and parents through appropriate verbal interactions.
• Completes accurate and timely records of attendance, progress and behavioral reports, as assigned.
• Enforces and leads all YMCA and/or policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Enforces and leads all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, completes related reports as required.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps them connect with each other and the Y. Identifies potential volunteers.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of the YMCA and our three areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Ability to articulate and model the Y’s four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
• Wears required and approved uniform items at all time.
• Supports other childcare programs when able to ensure ratio compliance across programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Perks

• Fun, interactive atmosphere!
• Competitive pay
• No Nights or weekends
• Free YMCA membership!
• Childcare discounts

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years’ experience in childcare setting.
• Working knowledge and understanding of NYS Pre-K curriculum and OCFS guidelines, if in relevant program.
• Current CPR PRO & First Aid certifications preferred.

We’re proud to be recognized as a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, a national honor awarded based entirely on employee feedback. This recognition reflects our supportive, people-first culture and the passionate team that makes the Y such a special place to work.

The SRYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary Description

$18.01/hour