Job detail
Child Development LEAD Teacher
NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY YMCA, INC.
OTHER
Posted 2/25/2026
Location
New Canaan, Connecticut
Salary
$24 - $29 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Classroom teachers collaborate to deliver a program that promotes children's social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development. The role involves working specifically with infants, 1-Year-Olds, and 2-Year-Olds in a childcare setting.
Requirements summary
Successful candidates should possess an associate's or bachelor's degree, knowledge of early childhood development, and current cpr/First aid certification. Essential qualities include a safety-First mindset, excellent communication, patience, reliability, and a love for activities like singing and storytelling.
associate degreebachelor degreeEnergyCommunication SkillsCPRReliabilityPunctualityPatienceEnthusiasmNurturingChild DevelopmentFirst AidCognitive GrowthSocial GrowthEmotional GrowthPhysical GrowthSafety First MindsetSinging
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Comprehensive benefits
- Free YMCA membership for you and your family
- Paid medical premiums (90% paid by the Y)
- Guaranteed time off at the Winter Holidays
- Free Professional Development