Job detail
Assistant Teacher 1
YMCA Of Greater Hartford
PART_TIME
Posted 4/10/2026
Location
Plainville, Connecticut
Core responsibilities
The assistant teacher supports the head teacher in providing high-Quality education and care for preschool students while maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Responsibilities include implementing developmentally appropriate curricula, supervising classroom activities, and ensuring compliance with state and organizational regulations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have knowledge of early childhood education and child development standards, along with a nurturing personality. The role requires the physical ability to stand, sit on the floor, and lift children up to 30 pounds.
CommunicationFlexibilityBilingualPatienceRecord keepingEmergency responseSafety protocolsSanitation proceduresChild developmentClassroom managementPositive disciplineEarly childhood educationCurriculum implementation