Early Childhood Support Staff

Description Join the Y Early Education team in Burlington as an Early Childhood Support Staff and make a lasting impact by providing one-on-one support to a youth participant with individualized needs. In this role, you’ll work closely with the program director, classroom teachers, and the child’s family to foster growth, inclusion, and connection. You’ll help adapt activities, guide social-emotional development, and ensure the child can fully participate alongside other students in the classroom. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience supporting youth with diverse learning or behavioral needs who is passionate about inclusion, compassion, and creating a positive classroom experience.

This is a grant-funded position. Hours and pay will vary based on the child's needs and attendance.

Schedule and Location

Y Early Childhood Program located in Burlington at 298 College St. Schedule will vary based on the child's attendance in the program.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Create
• Real
• Impact: Help a child grow, thrive, and feel included in a classroom environment.
• Be
• Part of a
• Team: Work alongside supportive, mission-driven staff and leadership.
• Model
• Inclusion: Support a culture of empathy, understanding, and respect for differences.
• Enjoy
• Y
• Benefits: Free Y membership, program discounts, meaningful training, and the chance to make a difference.
• What
• You’ll Do: Provide one-on-one emotional and behavioral support to a child throughout the school day. Maintain constant visual and auditory supervision to ensure safety and inclusion. Adapt classroom activities using accessibility tools and differentiated instruction to match the child’s needs. Support daily routines, including transitions, hydration, self-care reminders, and sensory breaks. Implement positive behavior strategies and follow any Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). Collaborate with teachers and leadership to track progress and improve support strategies. Communicate regularly with the child’s guardians and the program director. Foster peer inclusion by encouraging positive interactions and modeling respectful behavior. Assist with activity setup and clean-up, ensuring any adaptive tools are available. Uphold the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Other duties as assigned.

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