Position Summary
Looking to start or grow your career in early childhood education? The YMCA Mt Hope Childcare Center is hiring a Teaching Assistant (TA) to support a high-quality early learning classroom serving infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children, values teamwork, and wants hands-on experience in a licensed early childhood program. Schedule varies M-F between the hours of 8:15am and 5:30pm.
The Teaching Assistant supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. This role plays a key part in supporting children’s development through hands-on learning, positive relationships, and consistent care.
-
Assist with implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
-
Support lesson planning for both indoor and outdoor activities
-
Help conduct child observations and assessments
-
Maintain classroom environment aligned with ITERS/ECERS standards
-
Follow DCYF licensing regulations and BrightStars standards
-
Conduct daily health checks and maintain documentation
-
Track attendance and meal counts
-
Support daily routines and transitions
-
Communicate with families through daily or weekly updates
-
Ensure proper sign-in/sign-out procedures
-
Follow all health, safety, and emergency procedures
-
Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
-
Attend required trainings and staff meetings
-
18+ years old
-
High School Diploma or GED
-
Interest in early childhood education or childcare
-
Ability to work as part of a team
-
Free YMCA membership
-
Paid training and professional development
-
Flexible, part-time schedule
-
Opportunities for growth in early childhood education
-
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
