YMCA·Cupertino, California
Assists the Center Director and Teachers in implementing age-appropriate activities and supervising children while maintaining Title 22 ratios. Responsible for maintaining a clean facility and ensuring the safety of children through mandated reporting and abuse prevention protocols.
A Child Care Teacher Aide assists the Center Director or a Teacher in implementing activities for a group of children.
A Teacher Aide must meet California licensing requirements.
A Teacher may also be responsible for the supervision of a Teacher Aide.
The Teacher Aide must meet all the Title 22 licensing requirements for an aide in school age center.
The Teacher Aide position will be assigned to work at a school location.
The Teacher Aide must meet all requirements to be on campus issued by federal, state, county and city government authorities.
Due to the direct supervision and ratio requirements outlined by the State of California, this position will not have an option to work from home during program operational hours.
$22.00 - $24.00/hour
Work with Teachers to develop age appropriate activities for children.
Work with Teachers to supervise children while maintaining ratios that meet requirements for Title 22.
Meet and greet all children and parents daily.
Help maintain a clean and well organized facility.
Attend all staff meetings and all training events.
Work as a team member of the child care center and the YMCA.
Follow all YMCA policies for working with youth and vulnerable adults.
Complete required abuse prevention training.
Supervise high-risk activities responsibly and report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior.
Follow mandated reporting laws for suspected abuse.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.
Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.
Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
Must be over 18, meet California Title 22 licensing requirements, and obtain criminal record clearances. Requires CPR and First Aid certification and a commitment to YMCA core values.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in California often see steady demand, especially in early childhood settings where classrooms need support with child development and daily care routines. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates with specific ECE coursework, practical knowledge of child development theories, and the physical ability to handle active classroom environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then have your 12+ ECE units and relevant experience ready when you apply.