The Learning Center, YMCA of Central Florida
Location
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
The position involves implementing and supervising all daily activities for infants through youth, aiming to foster their social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth in a safe environment. Responsibilities include maintaining a healthy environment, assisting with lesson planning, and ensuring proper safety and documentation procedures are followed.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and preferably have one year of childcare experience, with CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required within 60 days of employment. The role demands excellent communication skills, alertness for safety, and the ability to work under pressure in a potentially loud environment.
The position is responsible for implementing and supervising all aspects of daily activities for infants to youth. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for working to provide a successful program that will foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth in a safe and well-organized environment.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older. One year of child care experience preferred CPR/AED and First Aid certifications to be obtained within 60 days of employment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Desire and ability to work with children of all ages & developmental levels Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind Must be capable of working under pressure and independently in a somewhat disruptive, sometimes loud environment. Work Environment & Physical Demands Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays as needed. Must be willing to work an on-call schedule rotation as required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The physical activities of this position include: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions. May be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in various forms, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The employee must be able to perform medium work. May be required to sit, stand, or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time. Must exhibit patience and understanding. Receives and follows detailed instructions. Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind. Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor environment and children’s well-being. Talking is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, with or without correction Must be capable of working under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment. Disclaimers Must complete a successful employment verification and background screening, which includes a DCF Level 2 Background Check (Additional information on Level 2 Background through Clearinghouse can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/) All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties. This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.
Market context
Seasonal assistant teacher roles in Florida often draw interest during summer programming, especially in childcare settings that need dependable support and strong safety awareness. This position is competitive for candidates with prior childcare experience, clear communication, and the ability to stay alert under pressure; CPR/AED and First Aid certification must be completed within 60 days. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your age, experience, and certification plan before applying.
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