Job detail
Child Development ASSISTANT Teacher
NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY YMCA, INC.
OTHER
Posted 2/25/2026
Location
New Canaan, Connecticut
Salary
$20 - $24 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Assistant teachers work in partnership with lead teachers to provide a program that fosters children's social, physical, emotional, and cognitive growth in an infant, toddler, or preschool setting. Responsibilities include participating in various scheduled activities like swim instruction, gymnastics, and music classes.
Requirements summary
Successful candidates must possess a high school diploma and knowledge of early childhood development, coupled with a strong 'safety first' mindset. Applicants also need excellent communication skills, patience, reliability, and a love for engaging children through play and creativity.
high schoolEnergyCommunication SkillsFlexibilityReliabilityPunctualityPatienceEnthusiasmNurturingStorytellingCooperationCraftsSingingImaginative Play
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Free Ymca Membership
- Discounts On Programming